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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,175.44, 617,106.58 and 243,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,175.44, 617,106.58 and 243,231.12 is: 335,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,175.44 : 617,106.58 = 243,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,175.44/617,106.58 = 243,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,175.44x = 617,106.58 × 243,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,175.44x = 150,099,524,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,099,524,004.69/447,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,661.38

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