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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,473.76, 617,541.35 and 256,515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,473.76, 617,541.35 and 256,515.86 is: 354,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,473.76 : 617,541.35 = 256,515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,473.76/617,541.35 = 256,515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,473.76x = 617,541.35 × 256,515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,473.76x = 158,409,146,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409,146,110.53/447,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,007.68

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