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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,028.80, 970,543.20 and 409,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,028.80, 970,543.20 and 409,666.40 is: 614,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,028.80 : 970,543.20 = 409,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,028.80/970,543.20 = 409,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,028.80x = 970,543.20 × 409,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,028.80x = 397,598,938,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,598,938,788.48/647,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,499.60

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