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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,424.22, 617,445.52 and 246,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,424.22, 617,445.52 and 246,220.22 is: 339,783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,424.22 : 617,445.52 = 246,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,424.22/617,445.52 = 246,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,424.22x = 617,445.52 × 246,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,424.22x = 152,027,571,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,027,571,772.41/447,424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,783.96

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