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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,585.92, 617,676.45 and 243,642.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,585.92, 617,676.45 and 243,642.71 is: 336,231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,585.92 : 617,676.45 = 243,642.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,585.92/617,676.45 = 243,642.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,585.92x = 617,676.45 × 243,642.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,585.92x = 150,492,361,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,492,361,092.80/447,585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,231.22

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