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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,003.40, 672,005.10 and 389,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,003.40, 672,005.10 and 389,683.40 is: 584,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,003.40 : 672,005.10 = 389,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,003.40/672,005.10 = 389,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,003.40x = 672,005.10 × 389,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,003.40x = 261,869,232,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,869,232,185.34/448,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,525.10

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