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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,598.53, 617,713.97 and 246,394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,598.53, 617,713.97 and 246,394.53 is: 340,039.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,598.53 : 617,713.97 = 246,394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,598.53/617,713.97 = 246,394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,598.53x = 617,713.97 × 246,394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,598.53x = 152,201,342,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,201,342,080.61/447,598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,039.86

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