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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,431.79, 617,455.97 and 246,227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,431.79, 617,455.97 and 246,227.79 is: 339,794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,431.79 : 617,455.97 = 246,227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,431.79/617,455.97 = 246,227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,431.79x = 617,455.97 × 246,227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,431.79x = 152,034,818,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,034,818,915.41/447,431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,794.41

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