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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,154.60, 636,231.90 and 411,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,154.60, 636,231.90 and 411,866.60 is: 617,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,154.60 : 636,231.90 = 411,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,154.60/636,231.90 = 411,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,154.60x = 636,231.90 × 411,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,154.60x = 262,042,669,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,042,669,464.54/424,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,799.90

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