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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,858.56, 619,649.28 and 279,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,858.56, 619,649.28 and 279,147.36 is: 385,362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,858.56 : 619,649.28 = 279,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,858.56/619,649.28 = 279,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,858.56x = 619,649.28 × 279,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,858.56x = 172,973,460,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,973,460,637.90/448,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,362.95

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