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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,261.70, 618,392.55 and 202,309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,261.70, 618,392.55 and 202,309.70 is: 303,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,261.70 : 618,392.55 = 202,309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,261.70/618,392.55 = 202,309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,261.70x = 618,392.55 × 202,309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,261.70x = 125,106,811,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,106,811,272.74/412,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,464.55

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