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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,065.24, 671,397.70 and 281,503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,065.24, 671,397.70 and 281,503.32 is: 421,815.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,065.24 : 671,397.70 = 281,503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,065.24/671,397.70 = 281,503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,065.24x = 671,397.70 × 281,503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,065.24x = 189,000,681,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,000,681,590.36/448,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,815.09

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