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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,103.59, 617,005.31 and 243,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,103.59, 617,005.31 and 243,156.12 is: 335,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,103.59 : 617,005.31 = 243,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,103.59/617,005.31 = 243,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,103.59x = 617,005.31 × 243,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,103.59x = 150,028,617,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,028,617,199.00/447,103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,556.73

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