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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,423.21, 617,444.10 and 246,219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,423.21, 617,444.10 and 246,219.21 is: 339,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,423.21 : 617,444.10 = 246,219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,423.21/617,444.10 = 246,219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,423.21x = 617,444.10 × 246,219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,423.21x = 152,026,598,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,026,598,521.16/447,423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,782.55

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