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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,002.40, 672,003.60 and 115,578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,002.40, 672,003.60 and 115,578.40 is: 173,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,002.40 : 672,003.60 = 115,578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,002.40/672,003.60 = 115,578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,002.40x = 672,003.60 × 115,578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,002.40x = 77,669,100,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,669,100,882.24/448,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,367.60

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