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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,642.91, 619,223.03 and 257,761.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,642.91, 619,223.03 and 257,761.55 is: 355,765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,642.91 : 619,223.03 = 257,761.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,642.91/619,223.03 = 257,761.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,642.91x = 619,223.03 × 257,761.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,642.91x = 159,611,890,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,611,890,200.96/448,642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,765.99

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