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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,426.66, 617,448.89 and 246,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,426.66, 617,448.89 and 246,222.66 is: 339,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,426.66 : 617,448.89 = 246,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,426.66/617,448.89 = 246,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,426.66x = 617,448.89 × 246,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,426.66x = 152,029,906,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,029,906,878.73/447,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,787.32

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