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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,768.98, 618,278.67 and 311,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,768.98, 618,278.67 and 311,817.06 is: 467,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,768.98 : 618,278.67 = 311,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,768.98/618,278.67 = 311,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,768.98x = 618,278.67 × 311,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,768.98x = 192,789,837,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,789,837,140.11/412,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,064.74

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