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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,991.63, 616,848.45 and 245,787.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,991.63, 616,848.45 and 245,787.63 is: 339,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,991.63 : 616,848.45 = 245,787.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,991.63/616,848.45 = 245,787.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,991.63x = 616,848.45 × 245,787.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,991.63x = 151,613,718,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,613,718,594.67/446,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,186.93

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