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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,007.60, 615,011.40 and 251,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,007.60, 615,011.40 and 251,722.80 is: 377,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,007.60 : 615,011.40 = 251,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,007.60/615,011.40 = 251,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,007.60x = 615,011.40 × 251,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,007.60x = 154,812,391,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,812,391,639.92/410,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,584.20

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