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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,544.56, 617,592.38 and 243,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,544.56, 617,592.38 and 243,595.74 is: 336,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,544.56 : 617,592.38 = 243,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,544.56/617,592.38 = 243,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,544.56x = 617,592.38 × 243,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,544.56x = 150,442,872,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442,872,824.46/447,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,151.72

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