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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,341.28, 617,312.49 and 243,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,341.28, 617,312.49 and 243,393.01 is: 335,872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,341.28 : 617,312.49 = 243,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,341.28/617,312.49 = 243,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,341.28x = 617,312.49 × 243,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,341.28x = 150,249,548,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,249,548,305.25/447,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,872.31

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