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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,050.73, 617,158.49 and 344,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,050.73, 617,158.49 and 344,846.75 is: 476,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,050.73 : 617,158.49 = 344,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,050.73/617,158.49 = 344,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,050.73x = 617,158.49 × 344,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,050.73x = 212,825,094,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,825,094,701.38/447,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,064.75

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