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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,652.90, 978,354.15 and 416,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,652.90, 978,354.15 and 416,040.10 is: 624,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,652.90 : 978,354.15 = 416,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,652.90/978,354.15 = 416,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,652.90x = 978,354.15 × 416,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,652.90x = 407,034,558,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,034,558,401.42/651,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,618.66

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