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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,206.24, 618,521.28 and 247,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,206.24, 618,521.28 and 247,002.24 is: 340,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,206.24 : 618,521.28 = 247,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,206.24/618,521.28 = 247,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,206.24x = 618,521.28 × 247,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,206.24x = 152,776,141,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,776,141,647.67/448,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,861.26

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