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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,625.44, 617,686.56 and 246,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,625.44, 617,686.56 and 246,421.44 is: 340,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,625.44 : 617,686.56 = 246,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,625.44/617,686.56 = 246,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,625.44x = 617,686.56 × 246,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,625.44x = 152,211,211,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,211,211,583.85/447,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,041.47

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