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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,424, 617,445.22 and 246,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,424, 617,445.22 and 246,220 is: 339,783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,424 : 617,445.22 = 246,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,424/617,445.22 = 246,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,424x = 617,445.22 × 246,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,424x = 152,027,362,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,027,362,683.95/447,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,783.66

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