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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,174.10, 617,104.71 and 243,229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,174.10, 617,104.71 and 243,229.77 is: 335,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,174.10 : 617,104.71 = 243,229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,174.10/617,104.71 = 243,229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,174.10x = 617,104.71 × 243,229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,174.10x = 150,098,236,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,098,236,679.22/447,174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,659.50

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