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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,775.16, 617,920.83 and 243,828.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,775.16, 617,920.83 and 243,828.51 is: 336,478.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,775.16 : 617,920.83 = 243,828.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,775.16/617,920.83 = 243,828.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,775.16x = 617,920.83 × 243,828.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,775.16x = 150,666,715,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,666,715,276.86/447,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,478.51

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