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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,605.40, 971,408.10 and 411,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,605.40, 971,408.10 and 411,992.60 is: 617,988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,605.40 : 971,408.10 = 411,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,605.40/971,408.10 = 411,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,605.40x = 971,408.10 × 411,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,605.40x = 400,212,948,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,212,948,780.06/647,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,988.90

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