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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,431.92, 617,456.14 and 246,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,431.92, 617,456.14 and 246,227.92 is: 339,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,431.92 : 617,456.14 = 246,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,431.92/617,456.14 = 246,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,431.92x = 617,456.14 × 246,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,431.92x = 152,034,938,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,034,938,884.22/447,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,794.58

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