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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,963.84, 618,145.23 and 275,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,963.84, 618,145.23 and 275,854.20 is: 380,651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,963.84 : 618,145.23 = 275,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,963.84/618,145.23 = 275,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,963.84x = 618,145.23 × 275,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,963.84x = 170,517,957,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,517,957,905.47/447,963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,651.17

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