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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,114.78, 616,679 and 144,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,114.78, 616,679 and 144,878.52 is: 217,320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,114.78 : 616,679 = 144,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,114.78/616,679 = 144,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,114.78x = 616,679 × 144,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,114.78x = 89,343,540,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,343,540,835.08/411,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,320.19

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