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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,315.61, 618,746.78 and 276,334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,315.61, 618,746.78 and 276,334.79 is: 381,385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,315.61 : 618,746.78 = 276,334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,315.61/618,746.78 = 276,334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,315.61x = 618,746.78 × 276,334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,315.61x = 170,981,259,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,981,259,111.58/448,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,385.92

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