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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,625.60, 617,827.20 and 254,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,625.60, 617,827.20 and 254,161.60 is: 381,482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,625.60 : 617,827.20 = 254,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,625.60/617,827.20 = 254,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,625.60x = 617,827.20 × 254,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,625.60x = 157,027,949,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,027,949,675.52/411,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,482.47

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