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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,682.63, 617,790.27 and 243,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,682.63, 617,790.27 and 243,729.08 is: 336,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,682.63 : 617,790.27 = 243,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,682.63/617,790.27 = 243,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,682.63x = 617,790.27 × 243,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,682.63x = 150,573,454,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,573,454,140.05/447,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,339.73

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