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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,095.36, 618,385.60 and 257,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,095.36, 618,385.60 and 257,143.68 is: 354,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,095.36 : 618,385.60 = 257,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,095.36/618,385.60 = 257,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,095.36x = 618,385.60 × 257,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,095.36x = 159,013,948,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,013,948,843.01/448,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,866.31

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