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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,612.60, 617,807.70 and 254,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,612.60, 617,807.70 and 254,148.60 is: 381,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,612.60 : 617,807.70 = 254,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,612.60/617,807.70 = 254,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,612.60x = 617,807.70 × 254,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,612.60x = 157,014,962,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,014,962,024.22/411,612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,462.96

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