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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,738.24, 617,904.64 and 256,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,738.24, 617,904.64 and 256,750.08 is: 354,329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,738.24 : 617,904.64 = 256,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,738.24/617,904.64 = 256,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,738.24x = 617,904.64 × 256,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,738.24x = 158,647,065,752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,647,065,752.37/447,738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,329.94

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