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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,627.90, 971,441.85 and 411,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,627.90, 971,441.85 and 411,431.90 is: 617,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,627.90 : 971,441.85 = 411,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,627.90/971,441.85 = 411,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,627.90x = 971,441.85 × 411,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,627.90x = 399,682,166,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,682,166,085.02/647,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,147.85

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