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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,247.73, 978,952.65 and 519,534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,247.73, 978,952.65 and 519,534.55 is: 778,570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,247.73 : 978,952.65 = 519,534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,247.73/978,952.65 = 519,534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,247.73x = 978,952.65 × 519,534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,247.73x = 508,599,724,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,599,724,489.06/653,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,570.98

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