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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,533.96, 618,972.28 and 244,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,533.96, 618,972.28 and 244,584.36 is: 337,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,533.96 : 618,972.28 = 244,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,533.96/618,972.28 = 244,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,533.96x = 618,972.28 × 244,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,533.96x = 151,390,938,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,390,938,961.54/448,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,523.92

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