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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,652.89, 617,740.83 and 243,698.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,652.89, 617,740.83 and 243,698.59 is: 336,293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,652.89 : 617,740.83 = 243,698.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,652.89/617,740.83 = 243,698.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,652.89x = 617,740.83 × 243,698.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,652.89x = 150,542,569,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,542,569,256.43/447,652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,293.08

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