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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,246.88, 617,244.36 and 333,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,246.88, 617,244.36 and 333,872.80 is: 460,777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,246.88 : 617,244.36 = 333,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,246.88/617,244.36 = 333,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,246.88x = 617,244.36 × 333,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,246.88x = 206,081,102,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,081,102,757.41/447,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,777.06

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