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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,480, 618,907.24 and 244,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,480, 618,907.24 and 244,529.28 is: 337,453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,480 : 618,907.24 = 244,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,480/618,907.24 = 244,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,480x = 618,907.24 × 244,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,480x = 151,340,941,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,340,941,783.99/448,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,453.05

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