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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,077.14, 618,575 and 303,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,077.14, 618,575 and 303,645.96 is: 419,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,077.14 : 618,575 = 303,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,077.14/618,575 = 303,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,077.14x = 618,575 × 303,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,077.14x = 187,827,799,707
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,827,799,707/448,077.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,186.30

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