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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,118.30, 978,177.45 and 540,143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,118.30, 978,177.45 and 540,143.90 is: 810,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,118.30 : 978,177.45 = 540,143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,118.30/978,177.45 = 540,143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,118.30x = 978,177.45 × 540,143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,118.30x = 528,356,582,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,356,582,735.06/652,118.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,215.85

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