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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,651.89, 617,739.45 and 243,697.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,651.89, 617,739.45 and 243,697.59 is: 336,291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,651.89 : 617,739.45 = 243,697.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,651.89/617,739.45 = 243,697.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,651.89x = 617,739.45 × 243,697.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,651.89x = 150,541,615,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,541,615,212.93/447,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,291.70

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