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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,241.73, 672,411.81 and 223,658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,241.73, 672,411.81 and 223,658.70 is: 335,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,241.73 : 672,411.81 = 223,658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,241.73/672,411.81 = 223,658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,241.73x = 672,411.81 × 223,658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,241.73x = 150,390,751,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,390,751,289.25/448,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,512.61

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