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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,048.40, 970,572.60 and 411,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,048.40, 970,572.60 and 411,435.60 is: 617,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,048.40 : 970,572.60 = 411,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,048.40/970,572.60 = 411,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,048.40x = 970,572.60 × 411,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,048.40x = 399,328,120,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,328,120,024.56/647,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,153.40

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