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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,435.83, 618,765.34 and 257,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,435.83, 618,765.34 and 257,445.12 is: 355,230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,435.83 : 618,765.34 = 257,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,435.83/618,765.34 = 257,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,435.83x = 618,765.34 × 257,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,435.83x = 159,298,117,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,298,117,208.14/448,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,230.57

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