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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,465.40, 978,072.90 and 415,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,465.40, 978,072.90 and 415,852.60 is: 624,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,465.40 : 978,072.90 = 415,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,465.40/978,072.90 = 415,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,465.40x = 978,072.90 × 415,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,465.40x = 406,734,158,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,734,158,454.54/651,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,337.31

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