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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,106.78, 618,379.53 and 244,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,106.78, 618,379.53 and 244,159.38 is: 336,935.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,106.78 : 618,379.53 = 244,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,106.78/618,379.53 = 244,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,106.78x = 618,379.53 × 244,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,106.78x = 150,983,164,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,983,164,968.42/448,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,935.69

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