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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,466.31, 617,517.51 and 253,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,466.31, 617,517.51 and 253,882.18 is: 350,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,466.31 : 617,517.51 = 253,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,466.31/617,517.51 = 253,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,466.31x = 617,517.51 × 253,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,466.31x = 156,776,691,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,776,691,626.97/447,466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,365.35

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