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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,287.97, 617,243.31 and 243,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,287.97, 617,243.31 and 243,333.66 is: 335,792.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,287.97 : 617,243.31 = 243,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,287.97/617,243.31 = 243,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,287.97x = 617,243.31 × 243,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,287.97x = 150,196,073,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,196,073,732.82/447,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,792.79

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