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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,147.50, 618,473.52 and 246,943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,147.50, 618,473.52 and 246,943.50 is: 340,798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,147.50 : 618,473.52 = 246,943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,147.50/618,473.52 = 246,943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,147.50x = 618,473.52 × 246,943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,147.50x = 152,728,015,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,728,015,686.12/448,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,798.54

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