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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,280.20, 615,420.30 and 251,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,280.20, 615,420.30 and 251,995.40 is: 377,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,280.20 : 615,420.30 = 251,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,280.20/615,420.30 = 251,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,280.20x = 615,420.30 × 251,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,280.20x = 155,083,084,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,083,084,666.62/410,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,993.10

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