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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,671.58, 617,767.62 and 243,718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,671.58, 617,767.62 and 243,718.14 is: 336,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,671.58 : 617,767.62 = 243,718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,671.58/617,767.62 = 243,718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,671.58x = 617,767.62 × 243,718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,671.58x = 150,561,175,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,561,175,298.63/447,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,320.60

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