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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,991.39, 616,848.09 and 245,787.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,991.39, 616,848.09 and 245,787.39 is: 339,186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,991.39 : 616,848.09 = 245,787.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,991.39/616,848.09 = 245,787.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,991.39x = 616,848.09 × 245,787.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,991.39x = 151,613,482,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,613,482,067.59/446,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,186.58

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