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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,462.43, 617,512.16 and 253,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,462.43, 617,512.16 and 253,878.30 is: 350,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,462.43 : 617,512.16 = 253,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,462.43/617,512.16 = 253,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,462.43x = 617,512.16 × 253,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,462.43x = 156,772,938,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,772,938,044.82/447,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,360.00

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