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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,620.53, 672,349.50 and 182,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,620.53, 672,349.50 and 182,235.74 is: 273,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,620.53 : 672,349.50 = 182,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,620.53/672,349.50 = 182,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,620.53x = 672,349.50 × 182,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,620.53x = 122,526,105,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,526,105,309.38/448,620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,117.48

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