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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,149.08, 687,139.40 and 410,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,149.08, 687,139.40 and 410,842.62 is: 612,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,149.08 : 687,139.40 = 410,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,149.08/687,139.40 = 410,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,149.08x = 687,139.40 × 410,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,149.08x = 282,306,149,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,306,149,347.02/461,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,179.80

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