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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,425.24, 617,446.93 and 246,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,425.24, 617,446.93 and 246,221.24 is: 339,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,425.24 : 617,446.93 = 246,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,425.24/617,446.93 = 246,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,425.24x = 617,446.93 × 246,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,425.24x = 152,028,549,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,028,549,354.35/447,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,785.37

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