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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,425.25, 617,446.95 and 246,221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,425.25, 617,446.95 and 246,221.25 is: 339,785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,425.25 : 617,446.95 = 246,221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,425.25/617,446.95 = 246,221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,425.25x = 617,446.95 × 246,221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,425.25x = 152,028,559,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,028,559,837.69/447,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,785.38

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