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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,267.60, 616,901.40 and 145,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,267.60, 616,901.40 and 145,328.40 is: 217,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,267.60 : 616,901.40 = 145,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,267.60/616,901.40 = 145,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,267.60x = 616,901.40 × 145,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,267.60x = 89,653,293,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,653,293,419.76/411,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,992.60

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