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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,457.51, 617,181.81 and 312,227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,457.51, 617,181.81 and 312,227.11 is: 468,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,457.51 : 617,181.81 = 312,227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,457.51/617,181.81 = 312,227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,457.51x = 617,181.81 × 312,227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,457.51x = 192,700,892,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,700,892,880.87/411,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,337.28

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