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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,170.24, 618,471.60 and 246,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,170.24, 618,471.60 and 246,966.24 is: 340,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,170.24 : 618,471.60 = 246,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,170.24/618,471.60 = 246,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,170.24x = 618,471.60 × 246,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,170.24x = 152,741,605,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,741,605,598.78/448,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,811.58

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