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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,101.60, 618,152.40 and 252,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,101.60, 618,152.40 and 252,669.30 is: 379,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,101.60 : 618,152.40 = 252,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,101.60/618,152.40 = 252,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,101.60x = 618,152.40 × 252,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,101.60x = 156,188,134,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,188,134,201.32/412,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,003.95

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