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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,268.60, 616,902.90 and 145,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,268.60, 616,902.90 and 145,329.40 is: 217,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,268.60 : 616,902.90 = 145,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,268.60/616,902.90 = 145,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,268.60x = 616,902.90 × 145,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,268.60x = 89,654,128,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,654,128,315.26/411,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,994.10

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