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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,688.08, 617,771.88 and 256,657.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,688.08, 617,771.88 and 256,657.68 is: 354,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,688.08 : 617,771.88 = 256,657.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,688.08/617,771.88 = 256,657.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,688.08x = 617,771.88 × 256,657.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,688.08x = 158,555,897,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,555,897,490.04/447,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,166.00

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