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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,608.20, 618,329.10 and 254,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,608.20, 618,329.10 and 254,366.60 is: 381,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,608.20 : 618,329.10 = 254,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,608.20/618,329.10 = 254,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,608.20x = 618,329.10 × 254,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,608.20x = 157,282,270,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282,270,848.06/412,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,190.37

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