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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,655.40, 978,357.90 and 416,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,655.40, 978,357.90 and 416,042.60 is: 624,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,655.40 : 978,357.90 = 416,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,655.40/978,357.90 = 416,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,655.40x = 978,357.90 × 416,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,655.40x = 407,038,564,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,038,564,446.54/651,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,622.41

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