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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,100.88, 617,003.36 and 243,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,100.88, 617,003.36 and 243,153.72 is: 335,554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,100.88 : 617,003.36 = 243,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,100.88/617,003.36 = 243,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,100.88x = 617,003.36 × 243,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,100.88x = 150,026,662,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,026,662,236.50/447,100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,554.39

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