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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,052.49, 617,160.90 and 344,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,052.49, 617,160.90 and 344,848.51 is: 476,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,052.49 : 617,160.90 = 344,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,052.49/617,160.90 = 344,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,052.49x = 617,160.90 × 344,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,052.49x = 212,827,016,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,827,016,795.26/447,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,067.18

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