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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,424.11, 617,456.70 and 243,486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,424.11, 617,456.70 and 243,486.09 is: 336,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,424.11 : 617,456.70 = 243,486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,424.11/617,456.70 = 243,486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,424.11x = 617,456.70 × 243,486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,424.11x = 150,342,117,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,342,117,627.30/447,424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,017.02

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