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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,862.64, 619,430.19 and 287,717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,862.64, 619,430.19 and 287,717.57 is: 397,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,862.64 : 619,430.19 = 287,717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,862.64/619,430.19 = 287,717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,862.64x = 619,430.19 × 287,717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,862.64x = 178,220,949,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220,949,051.44/448,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,050.08

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