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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,929.40, 977,894.10 and 553,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,929.40, 977,894.10 and 553,514.40 is: 830,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,929.40 : 977,894.10 = 553,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,929.40/977,894.10 = 553,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,929.40x = 977,894.10 × 553,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,929.40x = 541,278,466,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,278,466,025.04/651,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,271.60

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