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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,047.60, 618,460.20 and 254,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,047.60, 618,460.20 and 254,583.60 is: 382,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,047.60 : 618,460.20 = 254,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,047.60/618,460.20 = 254,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,047.60x = 618,460.20 × 254,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,047.60x = 157,449,824,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,449,824,172.72/412,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,115.62

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