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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,182.98, 687,189.64 and 410,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,182.98, 687,189.64 and 410,876.52 is: 612,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,182.98 : 687,189.64 = 410,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,182.98/687,189.64 = 410,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,182.98x = 687,189.64 × 410,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,182.98x = 282,350,087,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,350,087,863.25/461,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,230.07

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