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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,003.20, 618,244.14 and 246,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,003.20, 618,244.14 and 246,799.20 is: 340,582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,003.20 : 618,244.14 = 246,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,003.20/618,244.14 = 246,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,003.20x = 618,244.14 × 246,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,003.20x = 152,582,159,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,582,159,156.69/448,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,582.74

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