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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,431.25, 617,456.34 and 246,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,431.25, 617,456.34 and 246,227.25 is: 339,794.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,431.25 : 617,456.34 = 246,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,431.25/617,456.34 = 246,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,431.25x = 617,456.34 × 246,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,431.25x = 152,034,576,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,034,576,593.27/447,431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,794.27

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