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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,669.60, 617,893.20 and 254,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,669.60, 617,893.20 and 254,205.60 is: 381,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,669.60 : 617,893.20 = 254,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,669.60/617,893.20 = 254,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,669.60x = 617,893.20 × 254,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,669.60x = 157,071,911,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,071,911,641.92/411,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,548.48

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