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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,529.88, 618,966.71 and 244,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,529.88, 618,966.71 and 244,580.28 is: 337,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,529.88 : 618,966.71 = 244,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,529.88/618,966.71 = 244,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,529.88x = 618,966.71 × 244,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,529.88x = 151,387,051,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,387,051,242.48/448,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,518.32

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