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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,004.08, 618,245.58 and 246,800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,004.08, 618,245.58 and 246,800.08 is: 340,584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,004.08 : 618,245.58 = 246,800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,004.08/618,245.58 = 246,800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,004.08x = 618,245.58 × 246,800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,004.08x = 152,583,058,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,583,058,603.65/448,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,584.08

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