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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,261.44, 672,491.84 and 195,582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,261.44, 672,491.84 and 195,582.88 is: 293,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,261.44 : 672,491.84 = 195,582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,261.44/672,491.84 = 195,582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,261.44x = 672,491.84 × 195,582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,261.44x = 131,527,890,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,527,890,843.70/448,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,417.81

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