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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,015.60, 615,023.40 and 251,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,015.60, 615,023.40 and 251,730.80 is: 377,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,015.60 : 615,023.40 = 251,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,015.60/615,023.40 = 251,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,015.60x = 615,023.40 × 251,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,015.60x = 154,820,332,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,820,332,500.72/410,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,596.20

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