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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,592.92, 617,686.12 and 243,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,592.92, 617,686.12 and 243,649.72 is: 336,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,592.92 : 617,686.12 = 243,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,592.92/617,686.12 = 243,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,592.92x = 617,686.12 × 243,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,592.92x = 150,499,050,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,499,050,185.89/447,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,240.91

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