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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,579.40, 971,369.10 and 411,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,579.40, 971,369.10 and 411,383.40 is: 617,075.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,579.40 : 971,369.10 = 411,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,579.40/971,369.10 = 411,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,579.40x = 971,369.10 × 411,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,579.40x = 399,605,123,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,605,123,012.94/647,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,075.10

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