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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,630.08, 617,812.32 and 256,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,630.08, 617,812.32 and 256,644.80 is: 354,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,630.08 : 617,812.32 = 256,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,630.08/617,812.32 = 256,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,630.08x = 617,812.32 × 256,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,630.08x = 158,558,319,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,558,319,303.94/447,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,217.30

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