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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,947.70, 971,921.55 and 411,460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,947.70, 971,921.55 and 411,460.10 is: 617,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,947.70 : 971,921.55 = 411,460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,947.70/971,921.55 = 411,460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,947.70x = 971,921.55 × 411,460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,947.70x = 399,906,938,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,906,938,155.16/647,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,190.15

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