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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,858.81, 619,649.63 and 279,147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,858.81, 619,649.63 and 279,147.61 is: 385,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,858.81 : 619,649.63 = 279,147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,858.81/619,649.63 = 279,147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,858.81x = 619,649.63 × 279,147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,858.81x = 172,973,711,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,973,711,856.15/448,858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,363.30

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