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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,125.25, 618,405.51 and 244,178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,125.25, 618,405.51 and 244,178.59 is: 336,962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,125.25 : 618,405.51 = 244,178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,125.25/618,405.51 = 244,178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,125.25x = 618,405.51 × 244,178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,125.25x = 151,001,385,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,001,385,480.03/448,125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,962.46

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