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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,453.27, 617,485.50 and 246,249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,453.27, 617,485.50 and 246,249.27 is: 339,823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,453.27 : 617,485.50 = 246,249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,453.27/617,485.50 = 246,249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,453.27x = 617,485.50 × 246,249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,453.27x = 152,055,353,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,055,353,610.59/447,453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,823.99

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