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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,241.76, 617,182.50 and 256,242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,241.76, 617,182.50 and 256,242.85 is: 353,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,241.76 : 617,182.50 = 256,242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,241.76/617,182.50 = 256,242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,241.76x = 617,182.50 × 256,242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,241.76x = 158,148,602,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,148,602,188.08/447,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,608.76

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