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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,426.74, 617,449.01 and 246,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,426.74, 617,449.01 and 246,222.74 is: 339,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,426.74 : 617,449.01 = 246,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,426.74/617,449.01 = 246,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,426.74x = 617,449.01 × 246,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,426.74x = 152,029,987,052.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,029,987,052.49/447,426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,787.44

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