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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,644.17, 619,224.76 and 257,762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,644.17, 619,224.76 and 257,762.81 is: 355,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,644.17 : 619,224.76 = 257,762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,644.17/619,224.76 = 257,762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,644.17x = 619,224.76 × 257,762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,644.17x = 159,613,111,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,613,111,063.05/448,644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,767.72

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