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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,946.61, 616,798.47 and 243,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,946.61, 616,798.47 and 243,011.29 is: 335,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,946.61 : 616,798.47 = 243,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,946.61/616,798.47 = 243,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,946.61x = 616,798.47 × 243,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,946.61x = 149,888,991,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,888,991,864.73/446,946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,362.19

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