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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,989, 616,483.50 and 115,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,989, 616,483.50 and 115,501 is: 173,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,989 : 616,483.50 = 115,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,989/616,483.50 = 115,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,989x = 616,483.50 × 115,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,989x = 71,204,460,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,204,460,733.50/410,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,251.50

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