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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,758.97, 617,688.29 and 145,464.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,758.97, 617,688.29 and 145,464.99 is: 218,215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,758.97 : 617,688.29 = 145,464.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,758.97/617,688.29 = 145,464.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,758.97x = 617,688.29 × 145,464.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,758.97x = 89,852,020,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,852,020,927.97/411,758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,215.09

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