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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,167.56, 617,090.78 and 256,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,167.56, 617,090.78 and 256,181.72 is: 353,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,167.56 : 617,090.78 = 256,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,167.56/617,090.78 = 256,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,167.56x = 617,090.78 × 256,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,167.56x = 158,087,377,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,087,377,416.54/447,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,530.51

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