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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,705.68, 671,478.73 and 280,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,705.68, 671,478.73 and 280,305.31 is: 419,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,705.68 : 671,478.73 = 280,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,705.68/671,478.73 = 280,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,705.68x = 671,478.73 × 280,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,705.68x = 188,219,052,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,219,052,450.62/448,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,471.08

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