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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,246.73, 978,951.15 and 519,533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,246.73, 978,951.15 and 519,533.55 is: 778,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,246.73 : 978,951.15 = 519,533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,246.73/978,951.15 = 519,533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,246.73x = 978,951.15 × 519,533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,246.73x = 508,597,966,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,597,966,236.08/653,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,569.48

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