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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,240.44, 617,173.99 and 243,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,240.44, 617,173.99 and 243,291.62 is: 335,732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,240.44 : 617,173.99 = 243,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,240.44/617,173.99 = 243,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,240.44x = 617,173.99 × 243,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,240.44x = 150,153,256,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,153,256,154.87/447,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,732.74

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