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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,876.30, 977,814.45 and 539,901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,876.30, 977,814.45 and 539,901.90 is: 809,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,876.30 : 977,814.45 = 539,901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,876.30/977,814.45 = 539,901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,876.30x = 977,814.45 × 539,901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,876.30x = 527,923,879,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,923,879,402.46/651,876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,852.85

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