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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,180, 618,488.40 and 246,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,180, 618,488.40 and 246,976 is: 340,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,180 : 618,488.40 = 246,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,180/618,488.40 = 246,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,180x = 618,488.40 × 246,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,180x = 152,751,791,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,751,791,078.40/448,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,826.88

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