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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,391.42, 617,410.43 and 253,812.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,391.42, 617,410.43 and 253,812.09 is: 350,266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,391.42 : 617,410.43 = 253,812.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,391.42/617,410.43 = 253,812.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,391.42x = 617,410.43 × 253,812.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,391.42x = 156,706,231,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,706,231,626.10/447,391.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,266.51

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