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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,184.90, 1,302,277.35 and 448,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,184.90, 1,302,277.35 and 448,280.90 is: 672,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,184.90 : 1,302,277.35 = 448,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,184.90/1,302,277.35 = 448,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,184.90x = 1,302,277.35 × 448,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,184.90x = 583,786,062,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,786,062,507.62/868,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,421.35

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