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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,608.10, 617,710.66 and 275,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,608.10, 617,710.66 and 275,462.04 is: 380,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,608.10 : 617,710.66 = 275,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,608.10/617,710.66 = 275,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,608.10x = 617,710.66 × 275,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,608.10x = 170,155,838,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,155,838,533.35/447,608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,144.68

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