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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,406.72, 617,447.88 and 256,432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,406.72, 617,447.88 and 256,432.38 is: 353,891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,406.72 : 617,447.88 = 256,432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,406.72/617,447.88 = 256,432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,406.72x = 617,447.88 × 256,432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,406.72x = 158,333,629,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,333,629,394.35/447,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,891.93

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