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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,038.80, 618,286.31 and 244,092.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,038.80, 618,286.31 and 244,092.17 is: 336,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,038.80 : 618,286.31 = 244,092.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,038.80/618,286.31 = 244,092.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,038.80x = 618,286.31 × 244,092.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,038.80x = 150,918,843,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,918,843,692.65/448,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,843.24

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