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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,708.17, 673,189.83 and 182,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,708.17, 673,189.83 and 182,659.62 is: 274,041.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,708.17 : 673,189.83 = 182,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,708.17/673,189.83 = 182,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,708.17x = 673,189.83 × 182,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,708.17x = 122,964,598,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,964,598,535.67/448,708.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,041.36

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