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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,103.88, 617,007.50 and 243,156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,103.88, 617,007.50 and 243,156.72 is: 335,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,103.88 : 617,007.50 = 243,156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,103.88/617,007.50 = 243,156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,103.88x = 617,007.50 × 243,156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,103.88x = 150,029,519,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,029,519,915.40/447,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,558.53

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