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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,052.24, 618,311.76 and 246,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,052.24, 618,311.76 and 246,848.24 is: 340,650.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,052.24 : 618,311.76 = 246,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,052.24/618,311.76 = 246,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,052.24x = 618,311.76 × 246,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,052.24x = 152,629,169,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,629,169,727.30/448,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,650.39

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