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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,589.78, 615,901.95 and 200,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,589.78, 615,901.95 and 200,404.50 is: 300,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,589.78 : 615,901.95 = 200,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,589.78/615,901.95 = 200,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,589.78x = 615,901.95 × 200,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,589.78x = 123,429,522,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,429,522,338.78/410,589.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,615.18

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