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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,251.88, 618,583.70 and 244,302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,251.88, 618,583.70 and 244,302.77 is: 337,135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,251.88 : 618,583.70 = 244,302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,251.88/618,583.70 = 244,302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,251.88x = 618,583.70 × 244,302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,251.88x = 151,121,711,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,121,711,711.79/448,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,135.70

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