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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,741.63, 617,927.04 and 334,367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,741.63, 617,927.04 and 334,367.55 is: 461,459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,741.63 : 617,927.04 = 334,367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,741.63/617,927.04 = 334,367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,741.63x = 617,927.04 × 334,367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,741.63x = 206,614,750,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,614,750,443.55/447,741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,459.77

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