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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,481, 616,143.78 and 245,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,481, 616,143.78 and 245,277 is: 338,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,481 : 616,143.78 = 245,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,481/616,143.78 = 245,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,481x = 616,143.78 × 245,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,481x = 151,125,897,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,125,897,927.06/446,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,482.26

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