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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,392.88, 617,427.72 and 256,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,392.88, 617,427.72 and 256,438.08 is: 353,899.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,392.88 : 617,427.72 = 256,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,392.88/617,427.72 = 256,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,392.88x = 617,427.72 × 256,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,392.88x = 158,331,979,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,331,979,055.58/447,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,899.19

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