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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,999.40, 617,999.10 and 254,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,999.40, 617,999.10 and 254,535.40 is: 381,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,999.40 : 617,999.10 = 254,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,999.40/617,999.10 = 254,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,999.40x = 617,999.10 × 254,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,999.40x = 157,302,648,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,302,648,118.14/411,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,803.10

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