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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,708.43, 617,806.45 and 254,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,708.43, 617,806.45 and 254,120.10 is: 350,668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,708.43 : 617,806.45 = 254,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,708.43/617,806.45 = 254,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,708.43x = 617,806.45 × 254,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,708.43x = 156,997,036,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,997,036,854.65/447,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,668.04

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