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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,301.94, 672,612.78 and 223,642.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,301.94, 672,612.78 and 223,642.50 is: 335,543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,301.94 : 672,612.78 = 223,642.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,301.94/672,612.78 = 223,642.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,301.94x = 672,612.78 × 223,642.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,301.94x = 150,424,803,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,424,803,651.15/448,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,543.50

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