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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,152.08, 687,143.87 and 410,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,152.08, 687,143.87 and 410,845.62 is: 612,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,152.08 : 687,143.87 = 410,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,152.08/687,143.87 = 410,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,152.08x = 687,143.87 × 410,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,152.08x = 282,310,047,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,310,047,245.12/461,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,184.27

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