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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,945.70, 971,918.55 and 411,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,945.70, 971,918.55 and 411,458.10 is: 617,187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,945.70 : 971,918.55 = 411,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,945.70/971,918.55 = 411,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,945.70x = 971,918.55 × 411,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,945.70x = 399,903,759,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,903,759,937.76/647,945.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,187.15

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