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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,998.40, 617,997.60 and 254,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,998.40, 617,997.60 and 254,534.40 is: 381,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,998.40 : 617,997.60 = 254,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,998.40/617,997.60 = 254,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,998.40x = 617,997.60 × 254,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,998.40x = 157,301,648,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,301,648,317.44/411,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,801.60

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