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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,414.80, 618,787.68 and 257,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,414.80, 618,787.68 and 257,415.68 is: 355,219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,414.80 : 618,787.68 = 257,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,414.80/618,787.68 = 257,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,414.80x = 618,787.68 × 257,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,414.80x = 159,285,651,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,285,651,422.82/448,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,219.43

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