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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,813.62, 619,417.62 and 257,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,813.62, 619,417.62 and 257,826.60 is: 355,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,813.62 : 619,417.62 = 257,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,813.62/619,417.62 = 257,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,813.62x = 619,417.62 × 257,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,813.62x = 159,702,338,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,702,338,944.69/448,813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,832.20

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