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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,516.08, 1,471,224.36 and 448,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,516.08, 1,471,224.36 and 448,238 is: 671,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,516.08 : 1,471,224.36 = 448,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,516.08/1,471,224.36 = 448,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,516.08x = 1,471,224.36 × 448,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,516.08x = 659,458,664,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,458,664,677.68/981,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,877.60

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