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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,475.76, 617,544.11 and 256,517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,475.76, 617,544.11 and 256,517.86 is: 354,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,475.76 : 617,544.11 = 256,517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,475.76/617,544.11 = 256,517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,475.76x = 617,544.11 × 256,517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,475.76x = 158,411,093,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,411,093,552.81/447,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,010.45

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