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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,418.69, 617,437.89 and 246,214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,418.69, 617,437.89 and 246,214.69 is: 339,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,418.69 : 617,437.89 = 246,214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,418.69/617,437.89 = 246,214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,418.69x = 617,437.89 × 246,214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,418.69x = 152,022,277,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,022,277,137.01/447,418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,776.32

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