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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,965.33, 618,147.32 and 275,855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,965.33, 618,147.32 and 275,855.72 is: 380,653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,965.33 : 618,147.32 = 275,855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,965.33/618,147.32 = 275,855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,965.33x = 618,147.32 × 275,855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,965.33x = 170,519,469,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,519,469,554.66/447,965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,653.28

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