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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,757.97, 617,686.79 and 145,463.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,757.97, 617,686.79 and 145,463.99 is: 218,213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,757.97 : 617,686.79 = 145,463.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,757.97/617,686.79 = 145,463.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,757.97x = 617,686.79 × 145,463.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,757.97x = 89,851,181,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,851,181,227.94/411,757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,213.58

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