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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,541.74, 618,976.36 and 244,596.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,541.74, 618,976.36 and 244,596.59 is: 337,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,541.74 : 618,976.36 = 244,596.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,541.74/618,976.36 = 244,596.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,541.74x = 618,976.36 × 244,596.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,541.74x = 151,399,504,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,399,504,049.84/448,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,537.16

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