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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,464.40, 978,071.40 and 415,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,464.40, 978,071.40 and 415,851.60 is: 624,335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,464.40 : 978,071.40 = 415,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,464.40/978,071.40 = 415,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,464.40x = 978,071.40 × 415,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,464.40x = 406,732,556,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,732,556,604.24/651,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,335.81

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