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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,047.20, 971,445.60 and 410,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,047.20, 971,445.60 and 410,851.20 is: 616,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,047.20 : 971,445.60 = 410,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,047.20/971,445.60 = 410,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,047.20x = 971,445.60 × 410,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,047.20x = 399,119,590,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,119,590,494.72/647,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,832.27

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