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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,049.80, 672,074.70 and 282,161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,049.80, 672,074.70 and 282,161.80 is: 423,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,049.80 : 672,074.70 = 282,161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,049.80/672,074.70 = 282,161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,049.80x = 672,074.70 × 282,161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,049.80x = 189,633,807,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,633,807,086.46/448,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,242.70

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