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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,996.87, 616,863.39 and 243,049.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,996.87, 616,863.39 and 243,049.17 is: 335,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,996.87 : 616,863.39 = 243,049.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,996.87/616,863.39 = 243,049.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,996.87x = 616,863.39 × 243,049.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,996.87x = 149,928,136,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,928,136,344.69/446,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,412.05

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