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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,637.08, 617,821.98 and 256,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,637.08, 617,821.98 and 256,651.80 is: 354,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,637.08 : 617,821.98 = 256,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,637.08/617,821.98 = 256,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,637.08x = 617,821.98 × 256,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,637.08x = 158,565,123,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565,123,246.56/447,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,226.96

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