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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,799.52, 615,192.66 and 246,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,799.52, 615,192.66 and 246,883.14 is: 340,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,799.52 : 615,192.66 = 246,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,799.52/615,192.66 = 246,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,799.52x = 615,192.66 × 246,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,799.52x = 151,880,695,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,880,695,605.75/445,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,692.82

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