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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,482.40, 970,186.80 and 410,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,482.40, 970,186.80 and 410,400.80 is: 614,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,482.40 : 970,186.80 = 410,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,482.40/970,186.80 = 410,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,482.40x = 970,186.80 × 410,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,482.40x = 398,165,438,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,165,438,869.44/647,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,944.03

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