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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,086.78, 670,583.61 and 277,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,086.78, 670,583.61 and 277,238.34 is: 414,900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,086.78 : 670,583.61 = 277,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,086.78/670,583.61 = 277,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,086.78x = 670,583.61 × 277,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,086.78x = 185,911,486,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,911,486,867.61/448,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,900.63

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