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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,604.92, 617,709.78 and 243,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,604.92, 617,709.78 and 243,663.39 is: 336,263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,604.92 : 617,709.78 = 243,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,604.92/617,709.78 = 243,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,604.92x = 617,709.78 × 243,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,604.92x = 150,513,259,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,513,259,030.95/447,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,263.64

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