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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,424.31, 617,445.65 and 246,220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,424.31, 617,445.65 and 246,220.31 is: 339,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,424.31 : 617,445.65 = 246,220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,424.31/617,445.65 = 246,220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,424.31x = 617,445.65 × 246,220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,424.31x = 152,027,661,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,027,661,510.32/447,424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,784.09

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