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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,003.70, 615,005.55 and 251,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,003.70, 615,005.55 and 251,718.90 is: 377,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,003.70 : 615,005.55 = 251,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,003.70/615,005.55 = 251,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,003.70x = 615,005.55 × 251,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,003.70x = 154,808,520,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,808,520,539.90/410,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,578.35

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