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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,387.39, 617,404.92 and 253,808.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,387.39, 617,404.92 and 253,808.07 is: 350,260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,387.39 : 617,404.92 = 253,808.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,387.39/617,404.92 = 253,808.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,387.39x = 617,404.92 × 253,808.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,387.39x = 156,702,351,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,702,351,153.70/447,387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,260.99

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