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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,244, 615,754.75 and 262,490.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,244, 615,754.75 and 262,490.89 is: 362,200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,244 : 615,754.75 = 262,490.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,244/615,754.75 = 262,490.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,244x = 615,754.75 × 262,490.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,244x = 161,630,012,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,630,012,349.23/446,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,200.98

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