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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,265.94, 618,588.96 and 244,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,265.94, 618,588.96 and 244,312.50 is: 337,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,265.94 : 618,588.96 = 244,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,265.94/618,588.96 = 244,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,265.94x = 618,588.96 × 244,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,265.94x = 151,129,015,290
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,129,015,290/448,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,141.42

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