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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,425.74, 617,447.63 and 246,221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,425.74, 617,447.63 and 246,221.74 is: 339,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,425.74 : 617,447.63 = 246,221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,425.74/617,447.63 = 246,221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,425.74x = 617,447.63 × 246,221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,425.74x = 152,029,028,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,029,028,586.37/447,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,786.06

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