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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,671.40, 978,381.90 and 416,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,671.40, 978,381.90 and 416,058.60 is: 624,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,671.40 : 978,381.90 = 416,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,671.40/978,381.90 = 416,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,671.40x = 978,381.90 × 416,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,671.40x = 407,064,203,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,064,203,579.34/651,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,646.41

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