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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,023.96, 670,456.74 and 279,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,023.96, 670,456.74 and 279,623.14 is: 418,449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,023.96 : 670,456.74 = 279,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,023.96/670,456.74 = 279,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,023.96x = 670,456.74 × 279,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,023.96x = 187,475,218,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,475,218,245.41/448,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,449.09

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