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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,477.30, 617,518.62 and 246,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,477.30, 617,518.62 and 246,273.30 is: 339,857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,477.30 : 617,518.62 = 246,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,477.30/617,518.62 = 246,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,477.30x = 617,518.62 × 246,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,477.30x = 152,078,348,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,078,348,358.85/447,477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,857.12

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