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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,127.96, 618,387.74 and 266,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,127.96, 618,387.74 and 266,853.20 is: 368,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,127.96 : 618,387.74 = 266,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,127.96/618,387.74 = 266,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,127.96x = 618,387.74 × 266,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,127.96x = 165,018,747,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,018,747,259.77/448,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,240.24

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