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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,431.70, 617,147.55 and 201,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,431.70, 617,147.55 and 201,479.70 is: 302,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,431.70 : 617,147.55 = 201,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,431.70/617,147.55 = 201,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,431.70x = 617,147.55 × 201,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,431.70x = 124,342,703,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342,703,229.74/411,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,219.55

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