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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,858, 619,437 and 247,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,858, 619,437 and 247,666.96 is: 341,787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,858 : 619,437 = 247,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,858/619,437 = 247,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,858x = 619,437 × 247,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,858x = 153,414,078,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,414,078,701.52/448,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,787.56

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