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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,762, 615,162.36 and 244,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,762, 615,162.36 and 244,558 is: 337,495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,762 : 615,162.36 = 244,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,762/615,162.36 = 244,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,762x = 615,162.36 × 244,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,762x = 150,442,876,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442,876,436.88/445,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,495.97

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