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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,581.88, 617,662.99 and 246,377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,581.88, 617,662.99 and 246,377.88 is: 340,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,581.88 : 617,662.99 = 246,377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,581.88/617,662.99 = 246,377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,581.88x = 617,662.99 × 246,377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,581.88x = 152,178,498,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,178,498,030.66/447,581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,001.47

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