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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,413.70, 618,157.35 and 261,725.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,413.70, 618,157.35 and 261,725.70 is: 393,248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,413.70 : 618,157.35 = 261,725.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,413.70/618,157.35 = 261,725.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,413.70x = 618,157.35 × 261,725.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,413.70x = 161,787,665,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,787,665,138.90/411,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,248.12

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