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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,479.26, 617,548.94 and 256,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,479.26, 617,548.94 and 256,521.36 is: 354,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,479.26 : 617,548.94 = 256,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,479.26/617,548.94 = 256,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,479.26x = 617,548.94 × 256,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,479.26x = 158,414,493,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,414,493,955.36/447,479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,015.28

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