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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,242.46, 617,205.86 and 243,304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,242.46, 617,205.86 and 243,304.84 is: 335,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,242.46 : 617,205.86 = 243,304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,242.46/617,205.86 = 243,304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,242.46x = 617,205.86 × 243,304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,242.46x = 150,169,173,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,169,173,014.36/447,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,766.81

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