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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,093.96, 670,561.44 and 279,693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,093.96, 670,561.44 and 279,693.34 is: 418,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,093.96 : 670,561.44 = 279,693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,093.96/670,561.44 = 279,693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,093.96x = 670,561.44 × 279,693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,093.96x = 187,551,568,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,551,568,828.81/448,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,554.11

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