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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,658.08, 619,146.96 and 257,683.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,658.08, 619,146.96 and 257,683.84 is: 355,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,658.08 : 619,146.96 = 257,683.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,658.08/619,146.96 = 257,683.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,658.08x = 619,146.96 × 257,683.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,658.08x = 159,544,166,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,544,166,177.13/448,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,603.02

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