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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,591.84, 617,684.61 and 243,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,591.84, 617,684.61 and 243,648.60 is: 336,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,591.84 : 617,684.61 = 243,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,591.84/617,684.61 = 243,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,591.84x = 617,684.61 × 243,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,591.84x = 150,497,987,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,497,987,694.89/447,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,239.35

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