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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,721.88, 617,899.79 and 334,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,721.88, 617,899.79 and 334,347.80 is: 461,432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,721.88 : 617,899.79 = 334,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,721.88/617,899.79 = 334,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,721.88x = 617,899.79 × 334,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,721.88x = 206,593,433,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,593,433,735.22/447,721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,432.52

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