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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,145.60, 615,218.40 and 251,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,145.60, 615,218.40 and 251,860.80 is: 377,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,145.60 : 615,218.40 = 251,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,145.60/615,218.40 = 251,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,145.60x = 615,218.40 × 251,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,145.60x = 154,949,398,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,949,398,398.72/410,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,791.20

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