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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,262.73, 617,226.57 and 243,318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,262.73, 617,226.57 and 243,318.09 is: 335,781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,262.73 : 617,226.57 = 243,318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,262.73/617,226.57 = 243,318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,262.73x = 617,226.57 × 243,318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,262.73x = 150,182,390,109.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,182,390,109.65/447,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,781.15

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