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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,016.20, 971,399.10 and 410,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,016.20, 971,399.10 and 410,820.20 is: 616,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,016.20 : 971,399.10 = 410,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,016.20/971,399.10 = 410,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,016.20x = 971,399.10 × 410,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,016.20x = 399,070,372,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,070,372,541.82/647,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,785.75

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