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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,109.30, 978,163.95 and 540,134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,109.30, 978,163.95 and 540,134.90 is: 810,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,109.30 : 978,163.95 = 540,134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,109.30/978,163.95 = 540,134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,109.30x = 978,163.95 × 540,134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,109.30x = 528,340,487,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,340,487,316.86/652,109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,202.35

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