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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,327.96, 617,348.16 and 256,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,327.96, 617,348.16 and 256,359.12 is: 353,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,327.96 : 617,348.16 = 256,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,327.96/617,348.16 = 256,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,327.96x = 617,348.16 × 256,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,327.96x = 158,262,831,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,262,831,031.22/447,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,795.97

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