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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,976.60, 617,964.90 and 253,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,976.60, 617,964.90 and 253,691.80 is: 380,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,976.60 : 617,964.90 = 253,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,976.60/617,964.90 = 253,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,976.60x = 617,964.90 × 253,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,976.60x = 156,772,627,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,772,627,817.82/411,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,537.70

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