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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,864.62, 618,872.88 and 287,454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,864.62, 618,872.88 and 287,454.30 is: 396,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,864.62 : 618,872.88 = 287,454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,864.62/618,872.88 = 287,454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,864.62x = 618,872.88 × 287,454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,864.62x = 177,897,670,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,897,670,509.38/448,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,328.12

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