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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,328.96, 617,349.54 and 256,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,328.96, 617,349.54 and 256,360.12 is: 353,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,328.96 : 617,349.54 = 256,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,328.96/617,349.54 = 256,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,328.96x = 617,349.54 × 256,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,328.96x = 158,263,802,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,263,802,156.35/447,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,797.35

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