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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,243.46, 617,184.83 and 256,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,243.46, 617,184.83 and 256,244.54 is: 353,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,243.46 : 617,184.83 = 256,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,243.46/617,184.83 = 256,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,243.46x = 617,184.83 × 256,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,243.46x = 158,150,240,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,150,240,413.02/447,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,611.08

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