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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,997.40, 619,818.48 and 296,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,997.40, 619,818.48 and 296,126.28 is: 408,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,997.40 : 619,818.48 = 296,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,997.40/619,818.48 = 296,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,997.40x = 619,818.48 × 296,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,997.40x = 183,544,540,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,544,540,757.65/448,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,787.54

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