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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,012.56, 618,257.30 and 246,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,012.56, 618,257.30 and 246,808.56 is: 340,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,012.56 : 618,257.30 = 246,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,012.56/618,257.30 = 246,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,012.56x = 618,257.30 × 246,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,012.56x = 152,591,193,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,591,193,922.49/448,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,595.79

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