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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,176.98, 687,180.68 and 410,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,176.98, 687,180.68 and 410,870.52 is: 612,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,176.98 : 687,180.68 = 410,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,176.98/687,180.68 = 410,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,176.98x = 687,180.68 × 410,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,176.98x = 282,342,283,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,342,283,325.55/461,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,221.11

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