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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,623.30, 617,718.39 and 243,685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,623.30, 617,718.39 and 243,685.55 is: 336,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,623.30 : 617,718.39 = 243,685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,623.30/617,718.39 = 243,685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,623.30x = 617,718.39 × 243,685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,623.30x = 150,529,042,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,529,042,523.67/447,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,285.10

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