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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,013.56, 618,258.68 and 246,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,013.56, 618,258.68 and 246,809.56 is: 340,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,013.56 : 618,258.68 = 246,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,013.56/618,258.68 = 246,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,013.56x = 618,258.68 × 246,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,013.56x = 152,592,152,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,592,152,776.98/448,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,597.17

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