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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,575.12, 617,669.96 and 243,616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,575.12, 617,669.96 and 243,616.16 is: 336,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,575.12 : 617,669.96 = 243,616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,575.12/617,669.96 = 243,616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,575.12x = 617,669.96 × 243,616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,575.12x = 150,474,383,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,474,383,802.55/447,575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,199.17

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