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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,971.80, 651,652.56 and 410,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,971.80, 651,652.56 and 410,668.20 is: 568,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,971.80 : 651,652.56 = 410,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,971.80/651,652.56 = 410,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,971.80x = 651,652.56 × 410,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,971.80x = 267,612,983,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,612,983,840.59/470,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,214.45

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