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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,788.25, 617,947.79 and 246,584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,788.25, 617,947.79 and 246,584.25 is: 340,286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,788.25 : 617,947.79 = 246,584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,788.25/617,947.79 = 246,584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,788.25x = 617,947.79 × 246,584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,788.25x = 152,376,191,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,376,191,103.39/447,788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,286.27

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