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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,052.62, 616,948.84 and 256,102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,052.62, 616,948.84 and 256,102.92 is: 353,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,052.62 : 616,948.84 = 256,102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,052.62/616,948.84 = 256,102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,052.62x = 616,948.84 × 256,102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,052.62x = 158,002,399,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,002,399,414.61/447,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,431.32

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