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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,176.97, 687,180.69 and 410,870.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,176.97, 687,180.69 and 410,870.51 is: 612,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,176.97 : 687,180.69 = 410,870.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,176.97/687,180.69 = 410,870.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,176.97x = 687,180.69 × 410,870.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,176.97x = 282,342,280,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,342,280,562.45/461,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,221.12

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