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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,139.09, 618,423.93 and 244,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,139.09, 618,423.93 and 244,191.78 is: 336,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,139.09 : 618,423.93 = 244,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,139.09/618,423.93 = 244,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,139.09x = 618,423.93 × 244,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,139.09x = 151,014,040,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,014,040,261.30/448,139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,980.29

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