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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,858.60, 618,864.60 and 287,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,858.60, 618,864.60 and 287,448.28 is: 396,319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,858.60 : 618,864.60 = 287,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,858.60/618,864.60 = 287,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,858.60x = 618,864.60 × 287,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,858.60x = 177,891,564,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,891,564,353.66/448,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,319.83

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