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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,638.82, 671,377.41 and 280,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,638.82, 671,377.41 and 280,238.46 is: 419,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,638.82 : 671,377.41 = 280,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,638.82/671,377.41 = 280,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,638.82x = 671,377.41 × 280,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,638.82x = 188,145,771,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,145,771,457.19/448,638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,370.24

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