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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,179.60, 615,269.40 and 327,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,179.60, 615,269.40 and 327,235.60 is: 490,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,179.60 : 615,269.40 = 327,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,179.60/615,269.40 = 327,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,179.60x = 615,269.40 × 327,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,179.60x = 201,338,051,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,338,051,270.64/410,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,853.40

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