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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,162.64, 687,159.51 and 410,856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,162.64, 687,159.51 and 410,856.16 is: 612,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,162.64 : 687,159.51 = 410,856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,162.64/687,159.51 = 410,856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,162.64x = 687,159.51 × 410,856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,162.64x = 282,323,717,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,323,717,586.08/461,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,199.89

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