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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,437.58, 617,465.91 and 256,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,437.58, 617,465.91 and 256,462.14 is: 353,918.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,437.58 : 617,465.91 = 256,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,437.58/617,465.91 = 256,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,437.58x = 617,465.91 × 256,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,437.58x = 158,356,628,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,356,628,655.65/447,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,918.93

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