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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,307.22, 618,701.02 and 257,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,307.22, 618,701.02 and 257,357.48 is: 355,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,307.22 : 618,701.02 = 257,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,307.22/618,701.02 = 257,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,307.22x = 618,701.02 × 257,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,307.22x = 159,227,335,380.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,227,335,380.63/448,307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,174.60

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