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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,159.64, 687,155.04 and 410,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,159.64, 687,155.04 and 410,853.16 is: 612,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,159.64 : 687,155.04 = 410,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,159.64/687,155.04 = 410,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,159.64x = 687,155.04 × 410,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,159.64x = 282,319,819,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,319,819,593.93/461,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,195.42

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