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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,686.23, 617,788.33 and 246,469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,686.23, 617,788.33 and 246,469.27 is: 340,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,686.23 : 617,788.33 = 246,469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,686.23/617,788.33 = 246,469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,686.23x = 617,788.33 × 246,469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,686.23x = 152,265,838,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,265,838,709.62/447,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,117.32

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