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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,773.76, 670,960.80 and 258,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,773.76, 670,960.80 and 258,350.40 is: 387,121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,773.76 : 670,960.80 = 258,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,773.76/670,960.80 = 258,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,773.76x = 670,960.80 × 258,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,773.76x = 173,342,991,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,342,991,064.32/447,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,121.82

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