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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,514.40, 971,271.60 and 411,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,514.40, 971,271.60 and 411,318.40 is: 616,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,514.40 : 971,271.60 = 411,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,514.40/971,271.60 = 411,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,514.40x = 971,271.60 × 411,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,514.40x = 399,501,880,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,501,880,477.44/647,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,977.60

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