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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,398.56, 618,794.24 and 247,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,398.56, 618,794.24 and 247,201.76 is: 341,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,398.56 : 618,794.24 = 247,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,398.56/618,794.24 = 247,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,398.56x = 618,794.24 × 247,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,398.56x = 152,967,025,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,967,025,205.86/448,398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,140.76

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