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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,291.98, 618,638.98 and 244,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,291.98, 618,638.98 and 244,342.88 is: 337,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,291.98 : 618,638.98 = 244,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,291.98/618,638.98 = 244,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,291.98x = 618,638.98 × 244,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,291.98x = 151,160,030,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,160,030,053.46/448,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,191.02

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