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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,433.34, 617,458.10 and 246,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,433.34, 617,458.10 and 246,229.34 is: 339,796.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,433.34 : 617,458.10 = 246,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,433.34/617,458.10 = 246,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,433.34x = 617,458.10 × 246,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,433.34x = 152,036,296,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,036,296,122.22/447,433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,796.53

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