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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,245.22, 617,209.68 and 243,307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,245.22, 617,209.68 and 243,307.62 is: 335,770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,245.22 : 617,209.68 = 243,307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,245.22/617,209.68 = 243,307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,245.22x = 617,209.68 × 243,307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,245.22x = 150,171,818,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,171,818,281.76/447,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,770.65

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