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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,774, 616,548.12 and 245,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,774, 616,548.12 and 245,570 is: 338,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,774 : 616,548.12 = 245,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,774/616,548.12 = 245,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,774x = 616,548.12 × 245,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,774x = 151,405,721,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,405,721,828.40/446,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,886.60

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