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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,468.49, 617,367.18 and 253,844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,468.49, 617,367.18 and 253,844.07 is: 350,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,468.49 : 617,367.18 = 253,844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,468.49/617,367.18 = 253,844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,468.49x = 617,367.18 × 253,844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,468.49x = 156,714,997,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,714,997,655.62/447,468.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,225.77

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