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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,398.98, 617,398.41 and 246,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,398.98, 617,398.41 and 246,194.98 is: 339,742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,398.98 : 617,398.41 = 246,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,398.98/617,398.41 = 246,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,398.98x = 617,398.41 × 246,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,398.98x = 152,000,389,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,000,389,201.98/447,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,742.37

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