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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,839.63, 619,422.39 and 257,865.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,839.63, 619,422.39 and 257,865.39 is: 355,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,839.63 : 619,422.39 = 257,865.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,839.63/619,422.39 = 257,865.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,839.63x = 619,422.39 × 257,865.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,839.63x = 159,727,596,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,727,596,172.08/448,839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,867.85

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