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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,466.06, 617,731.68 and 345,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,466.06, 617,731.68 and 345,261.88 is: 476,637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,466.06 : 617,731.68 = 345,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,466.06/617,731.68 = 345,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,466.06x = 617,731.68 × 345,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,466.06x = 213,279,201,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,279,201,172.36/447,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,637.72

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