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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,621.40, 978,306.90 and 416,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,621.40, 978,306.90 and 416,008.60 is: 624,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,621.40 : 978,306.90 = 416,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,621.40/978,306.90 = 416,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,621.40x = 978,306.90 × 416,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,621.40x = 406,984,083,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,984,083,839.34/651,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,571.39

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