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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,651.60, 971,477.40 and 411,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,651.60, 971,477.40 and 411,455.60 is: 617,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,651.60 : 971,477.40 = 411,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,651.60/971,477.40 = 411,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,651.60x = 971,477.40 × 411,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,651.60x = 399,719,816,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,719,816,503.44/647,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,183.40

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