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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,437.60, 672,321.60 and 270,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,437.60, 672,321.60 and 270,907.20 is: 406,158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,437.60 : 672,321.60 = 270,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,437.60/672,321.60 = 270,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,437.60x = 672,321.60 × 270,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,437.60x = 182,136,762,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,136,762,155.52/448,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,158.54

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