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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,651.48, 668,901.74 and 276,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,651.48, 668,901.74 and 276,660.44 is: 415,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,651.48 : 668,901.74 = 276,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,651.48/668,901.74 = 276,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,651.48x = 668,901.74 × 276,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,651.48x = 185,058,649,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,058,649,705.17/445,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,254.20

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