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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,277.12, 618,622.66 and 254,685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,277.12, 618,622.66 and 254,685.17 is: 351,465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,277.12 : 618,622.66 = 254,685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,277.12/618,622.66 = 254,685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,277.12x = 618,622.66 × 254,685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,277.12x = 157,554,019,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,554,019,192.87/448,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,465.67

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