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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,225.68, 672,536.51 and 234,942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,225.68, 672,536.51 and 234,942.55 is: 352,517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,225.68 : 672,536.51 = 234,942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,225.68/672,536.51 = 234,942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,225.68x = 672,536.51 × 234,942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,225.68x = 158,007,442,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,007,442,627.50/448,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,517.60

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