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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,471, 610,652.76 and 154,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,471, 610,652.76 and 154,615.56 is: 231,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,471 : 610,652.76 = 154,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,471/610,652.76 = 154,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,471x = 610,652.76 × 154,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,471x = 94,416,418,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,416,418,452.95/407,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,713.22

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