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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,203.26, 936,049.63 and 448,765.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,203.26, 936,049.63 and 448,765.09 is: 619,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,203.26 : 936,049.63 = 448,765.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,203.26/936,049.63 = 448,765.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,203.26x = 936,049.63 × 448,765.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,203.26x = 420,066,391,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,066,391,771.17/678,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,381.27

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