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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,681.41, 671,442.33 and 280,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,681.41, 671,442.33 and 280,281.04 is: 419,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,681.41 : 671,442.33 = 280,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,681.41/671,442.33 = 280,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,681.41x = 671,442.33 × 280,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,681.41x = 188,192,554,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,192,554,552.42/448,681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,434.70

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