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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,927.40, 977,891.10 and 553,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,927.40, 977,891.10 and 553,512.40 is: 830,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,927.40 : 977,891.10 = 553,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,927.40/977,891.10 = 553,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,927.40x = 977,891.10 × 553,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,927.40x = 541,274,849,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,274,849,699.64/651,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,268.60

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