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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,423.63, 618,474.69 and 287,293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,423.63, 618,474.69 and 287,293.77 is: 396,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,423.63 : 618,474.69 = 287,293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,423.63/618,474.69 = 287,293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,423.63x = 618,474.69 × 287,293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,423.63x = 177,683,925,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,683,925,339.68/448,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,241.22

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