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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,399.70, 978,599.55 and 541,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,399.70, 978,599.55 and 541,807.70 is: 812,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,399.70 : 978,599.55 = 541,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,399.70/978,599.55 = 541,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,399.70x = 978,599.55 × 541,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,399.70x = 530,212,771,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,212,771,406.54/652,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,711.55

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