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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,041.27, 616,898.18 and 253,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,041.27, 616,898.18 and 253,462.01 is: 349,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,041.27 : 616,898.18 = 253,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,041.27/616,898.18 = 253,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,041.27x = 616,898.18 × 253,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,041.27x = 156,360,250,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,360,250,217.31/447,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,766.92

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