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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,427.79, 617,450.45 and 246,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,427.79, 617,450.45 and 246,223.79 is: 339,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,427.79 : 617,450.45 = 246,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,427.79/617,450.45 = 246,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,427.79x = 617,450.45 × 246,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,427.79x = 152,030,985,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,030,985,617.83/447,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,788.88

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