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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,862.76, 618,419.28 and 311,910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,862.76, 618,419.28 and 311,910.84 is: 467,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,862.76 : 618,419.28 = 311,910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,862.76/618,419.28 = 311,910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,862.76x = 618,419.28 × 311,910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,862.76x = 192,891,677,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,891,677,097.00/412,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,205.32

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