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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,961.60, 618,331.20 and 254,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,961.60, 618,331.20 and 254,497.60 is: 381,986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,961.60 : 618,331.20 = 254,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,961.60/618,331.20 = 254,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,961.60x = 618,331.20 × 254,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,961.60x = 157,363,806,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,363,806,405.12/411,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,986.59

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