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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,474.76, 617,542.73 and 256,516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,474.76, 617,542.73 and 256,516.86 is: 354,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,474.76 : 617,542.73 = 256,516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,474.76/617,542.73 = 256,516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,474.76x = 617,542.73 × 256,516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,474.76x = 158,410,122,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,410,122,015.43/447,474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,009.07

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