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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,957.60, 618,325.20 and 254,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,957.60, 618,325.20 and 254,493.60 is: 381,980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,957.60 : 618,325.20 = 254,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,957.60/618,325.20 = 254,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,957.60x = 618,325.20 × 254,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,957.60x = 157,359,806,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,359,806,118.72/411,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,980.59

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