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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,472.97, 618,542.33 and 287,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,472.97, 618,542.33 and 287,343.72 is: 396,309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,472.97 : 618,542.33 = 287,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,472.97/618,542.33 = 287,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,472.97x = 618,542.33 × 287,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,472.97x = 177,734,252,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,734,252,642.95/448,472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,309.84

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