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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,959.70, 971,939.55 and 411,472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,959.70, 971,939.55 and 411,472.10 is: 617,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,959.70 : 971,939.55 = 411,472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,959.70/971,939.55 = 411,472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,959.70x = 971,939.55 × 411,472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,959.70x = 399,926,007,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,926,007,711.56/647,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,208.15

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