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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,996.60, 618,383.70 and 254,532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,996.60, 618,383.70 and 254,532.60 is: 382,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,996.60 : 618,383.70 = 254,532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,996.60/618,383.70 = 254,532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,996.60x = 618,383.70 × 254,532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,996.60x = 157,398,810,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,398,810,958.62/411,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,039.10

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