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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,269.50, 615,851.91 and 245,065.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,269.50, 615,851.91 and 245,065.50 is: 338,190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,269.50 : 615,851.91 = 245,065.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,269.50/615,851.91 = 245,065.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,269.50x = 615,851.91 × 245,065.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,269.50x = 150,924,056,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,924,056,250.11/446,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,190.39

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