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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,444.38, 617,473.32 and 246,240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,444.38, 617,473.32 and 246,240.38 is: 339,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,444.38 : 617,473.32 = 246,240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,444.38/617,473.32 = 246,240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,444.38x = 617,473.32 × 246,240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,444.38x = 152,046,864,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,046,864,956.66/447,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,811.77

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