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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,086.46, 670,550.19 and 279,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,086.46, 670,550.19 and 279,685.84 is: 418,542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,086.46 : 670,550.19 = 279,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,086.46/670,550.19 = 279,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,086.46x = 670,550.19 × 279,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,086.46x = 187,543,393,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,543,393,152.31/448,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,542.87

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