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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,786.77, 619,293.87 and 252,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,786.77, 619,293.87 and 252,581.88 is: 348,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,786.77 : 619,293.87 = 252,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,786.77/619,293.87 = 252,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,786.77x = 619,293.87 × 252,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,786.77x = 156,422,409,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,422,409,957.08/448,786.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,545.06

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