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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,011.20, 615,016.80 and 251,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,011.20, 615,016.80 and 251,726.40 is: 377,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,011.20 : 615,016.80 = 251,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,011.20/615,016.80 = 251,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,011.20x = 615,016.80 × 251,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,011.20x = 154,815,965,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,815,965,003.52/410,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,589.60

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