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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,205.74, 618,508.22 and 244,252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,205.74, 618,508.22 and 244,252.49 is: 337,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,205.74 : 618,508.22 = 244,252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,205.74/618,508.22 = 244,252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,205.74x = 618,508.22 × 244,252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,205.74x = 151,072,168,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,072,168,506.66/448,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,059.87

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