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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,357.96, 617,341.68 and 253,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,357.96, 617,341.68 and 253,801.08 is: 350,238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,357.96 : 617,341.68 = 253,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,357.96/617,341.68 = 253,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,357.96x = 617,341.68 × 253,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,357.96x = 156,681,985,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,681,985,113.01/447,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,238.51

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