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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,667.16, 617,782.28 and 243,720.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,667.16, 617,782.28 and 243,720.50 is: 336,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,667.16 : 617,782.28 = 243,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,667.16/617,782.28 = 243,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,667.16x = 617,782.28 × 243,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,667.16x = 150,566,201,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,566,201,865.23/447,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,335.15

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