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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,659.40, 978,363.90 and 416,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,659.40, 978,363.90 and 416,046.60 is: 624,628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,659.40 : 978,363.90 = 416,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,659.40/978,363.90 = 416,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,659.40x = 978,363.90 × 416,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,659.40x = 407,044,974,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,044,974,157.74/651,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,628.41

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