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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,961, 1,005,572.71 and 419,359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,961, 1,005,572.71 and 419,359.77 is: 627,561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,961 : 1,005,572.71 = 419,359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,961/1,005,572.71 = 419,359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,961x = 1,005,572.71 × 419,359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,961x = 421,696,740,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,696,740,383.88/671,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,561.33

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