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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,167.83, 614,366 and 400,129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,167.83, 614,366 and 400,129.50 is: 599,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,167.83 : 614,366 = 400,129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,167.83/614,366 = 400,129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,167.83x = 614,366 × 400,129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,167.83x = 245,825,960,397
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,825,960,397/410,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,330.18

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