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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,096.86, 618,539.04 and 254,632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,096.86, 618,539.04 and 254,632.86 is: 382,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,096.86 : 618,539.04 = 254,632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,096.86/618,539.04 = 254,632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,096.86x = 618,539.04 × 254,632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,096.86x = 157,500,364,776.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,500,364,776.85/412,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,192.59

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