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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,275.36, 618,620.23 and 254,683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,275.36, 618,620.23 and 254,683.41 is: 351,463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,275.36 : 618,620.23 = 254,683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,275.36/618,620.23 = 254,683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,275.36x = 618,620.23 × 254,683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,275.36x = 157,552,308,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,552,308,795.74/448,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,463.23

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