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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,014.32, 618,259.72 and 246,810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,014.32, 618,259.72 and 246,810.32 is: 340,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,014.32 : 618,259.72 = 246,810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,014.32/618,259.72 = 246,810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,014.32x = 618,259.72 × 246,810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,014.32x = 152,592,879,336.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,592,879,336.31/448,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,598.22

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