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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,153.08, 687,145.36 and 410,846.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,153.08, 687,145.36 and 410,846.62 is: 612,185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,153.08 : 687,145.36 = 410,846.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,153.08/687,145.36 = 410,846.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,153.08x = 687,145.36 × 410,846.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,153.08x = 282,311,348,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,311,348,604.68/461,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,185.76

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