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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,436.64, 618,814.44 and 257,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,436.64, 618,814.44 and 257,315.52 is: 355,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,436.64 : 618,814.44 = 257,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,436.64/618,814.44 = 257,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,436.64x = 618,814.44 × 257,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,436.64x = 159,230,559,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,230,559,412.11/448,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,079.28

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