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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,426.60, 617,139.90 and 253,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,426.60, 617,139.90 and 253,141.80 is: 379,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,426.60 : 617,139.90 = 253,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,426.60/617,139.90 = 253,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,426.60x = 617,139.90 × 253,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,426.60x = 156,223,905,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,223,905,137.82/411,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,712.70

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