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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,635.44, 617,739.24 and 246,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,635.44, 617,739.24 and 246,431.44 is: 340,076.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,635.44 : 617,739.24 = 246,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,635.44/617,739.24 = 246,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,635.44x = 617,739.24 × 246,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,635.44x = 152,230,370,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,230,370,457.71/447,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,076.67

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