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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,621.79, 617,718.04 and 243,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,621.79, 617,718.04 and 243,674.18 is: 336,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,621.79 : 617,718.04 = 243,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,621.79/617,718.04 = 243,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,621.79x = 617,718.04 × 243,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,621.79x = 150,521,936,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,521,936,868.21/447,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,270.35

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