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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,170.13, 617,094.33 and 256,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,170.13, 617,094.33 and 256,184.28 is: 353,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,170.13 : 617,094.33 = 256,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,170.13/617,094.33 = 256,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,170.13x = 617,094.33 × 256,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,170.13x = 158,089,866,623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,089,866,623.13/447,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,534.05

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