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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,227.77, 617,190.78 and 256,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,227.77, 617,190.78 and 256,278.06 is: 353,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,227.77 : 617,190.78 = 256,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,227.77/617,190.78 = 256,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,227.77x = 617,190.78 × 256,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,227.77x = 158,172,455,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,172,455,748.29/447,227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,673.15

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