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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,422.22, 617,442.76 and 246,218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,422.22, 617,442.76 and 246,218.22 is: 339,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,422.22 : 617,442.76 = 246,218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,422.22/617,442.76 = 246,218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,422.22x = 617,442.76 × 246,218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,422.22x = 152,025,657,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,025,657,319.09/447,422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,781.20

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