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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,598.64, 617,547 and 253,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,598.64, 617,547 and 253,974.32 is: 350,405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,598.64 : 617,547 = 253,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,598.64/617,547 = 253,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,598.64x = 617,547 × 253,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,598.64x = 156,841,079,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,841,079,393.04/447,598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,405.62

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