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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,594.97, 619,157.12 and 257,713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,594.97, 619,157.12 and 257,713.61 is: 355,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,594.97 : 619,157.12 = 257,713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,594.97/619,157.12 = 257,713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,594.97x = 619,157.12 × 257,713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,594.97x = 159,565,212,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,565,212,168.05/448,594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,699.96

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