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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459,257.48, 2,188,892.70 and 448,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459,257.48, 2,188,892.70 and 448,371 is: 672,558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459,257.48 : 2,188,892.70 = 448,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459,257.48/2,188,892.70 = 448,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459,257.48x = 2,188,892.70 × 448,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459,257.48x = 981,436,008,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,436,008,791.70/1,459,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,558.49

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