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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,244.46, 617,186.21 and 256,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,244.46, 617,186.21 and 256,245.54 is: 353,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,244.46 : 617,186.21 = 256,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,244.46/617,186.21 = 256,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,244.46x = 617,186.21 × 256,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,244.46x = 158,151,213,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,151,213,662.00/447,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,612.46

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