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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,582.90, 971,374.35 and 411,970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,582.90, 971,374.35 and 411,970.10 is: 617,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,582.90 : 971,374.35 = 411,970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,582.90/971,374.35 = 411,970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,582.90x = 971,374.35 × 411,970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,582.90x = 400,177,188,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,177,188,106.94/647,582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,955.15

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