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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,877.26, 619,450.37 and 287,732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,877.26, 619,450.37 and 287,732.22 is: 397,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,877.26 : 619,450.37 = 287,732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,877.26/619,450.37 = 287,732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,877.26x = 619,450.37 × 287,732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,877.26x = 178,235,825,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,235,825,604.01/448,877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,070.29

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