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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,543.37, 618,978.61 and 244,598.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,543.37, 618,978.61 and 244,598.22 is: 337,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,543.37 : 618,978.61 = 244,598.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,543.37/618,978.61 = 244,598.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,543.37x = 618,978.61 × 244,598.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,543.37x = 151,401,061,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,401,061,906.19/448,543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,539.41

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