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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,162, 615,713.28 and 244,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,162, 615,713.28 and 244,958 is: 338,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,162 : 615,713.28 = 244,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,162/615,713.28 = 244,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,162x = 615,713.28 × 244,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,162x = 150,823,893,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,823,893,642.24/446,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,047.38

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