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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,603.45, 618,321.98 and 254,361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,603.45, 618,321.98 and 254,361.85 is: 381,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,603.45 : 618,321.98 = 254,361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,603.45/618,321.98 = 254,361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,603.45x = 618,321.98 × 254,361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,603.45x = 157,277,521,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,277,521,456.65/412,603.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,183.24

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