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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,443.88, 617,472.63 and 246,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,443.88, 617,472.63 and 246,239.88 is: 339,811.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,443.88 : 617,472.63 = 246,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,443.88/617,472.63 = 246,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,443.88x = 617,472.63 × 246,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,443.88x = 152,046,386,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,046,386,314.48/447,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,811.08

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