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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,099.36, 618,391.12 and 257,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,099.36, 618,391.12 and 257,147.68 is: 354,871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,099.36 : 618,391.12 = 257,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,099.36/618,391.12 = 257,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,099.36x = 618,391.12 × 257,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,099.36x = 159,017,841,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,017,841,840.60/448,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,871.83

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