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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,005.80, 966,008.70 and 407,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,005.80, 966,008.70 and 407,615.40 is: 611,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,005.80 : 966,008.70 = 407,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,005.80/966,008.70 = 407,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,005.80x = 966,008.70 × 407,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,005.80x = 393,760,022,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,760,022,653.98/644,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,423.10

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