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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,386.56, 618,778.24 and 247,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,386.56, 618,778.24 and 247,189.76 is: 341,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,386.56 : 618,778.24 = 247,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,386.56/618,778.24 = 247,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,386.56x = 618,778.24 × 247,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,386.56x = 152,955,644,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,955,644,638.82/448,386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,124.51

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