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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,499.78, 618,942.16 and 274,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,499.78, 618,942.16 and 274,098.23 is: 378,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,499.78 : 618,942.16 = 274,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,499.78/618,942.16 = 274,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,499.78x = 618,942.16 × 274,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,499.78x = 169,650,950,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,650,950,097.32/448,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,263.17

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