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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,654.89, 617,743.59 and 243,700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,654.89, 617,743.59 and 243,700.59 is: 336,295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,654.89 : 617,743.59 = 243,700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,654.89/617,743.59 = 243,700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,654.89x = 617,743.59 × 243,700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,654.89x = 150,544,477,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,544,477,351.72/447,654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,295.84

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