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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,377.88, 617,407.02 and 256,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,377.88, 617,407.02 and 256,423.08 is: 353,878.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,377.88 : 617,407.02 = 256,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,377.88/617,407.02 = 256,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,377.88x = 617,407.02 × 256,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,377.88x = 158,317,409,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,317,409,682.02/447,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,878.49

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