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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,611.40, 971,417.10 and 411,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,611.40, 971,417.10 and 411,998.60 is: 617,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,611.40 : 971,417.10 = 411,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,611.40/971,417.10 = 411,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,611.40x = 971,417.10 × 411,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,611.40x = 400,222,485,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,222,485,216.06/647,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,997.90

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