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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,170, 672,252.50 and 258,507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,170, 672,252.50 and 258,507.42 is: 387,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,170 : 672,252.50 = 258,507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,170/672,252.50 = 258,507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,170x = 672,252.50 × 258,507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,170x = 173,782,259,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,782,259,363.55/448,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,759.69

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