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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,102.59, 617,003.93 and 243,155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,102.59, 617,003.93 and 243,155.12 is: 335,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,102.59 : 617,003.93 = 243,155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,102.59/617,003.93 = 243,155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,102.59x = 617,003.93 × 243,155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,102.59x = 150,027,662,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,027,662,162.49/447,102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,555.35

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