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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,805.14, 617,965.02 and 254,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,805.14, 617,965.02 and 254,211.18 is: 350,807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,805.14 : 617,965.02 = 254,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,805.14/617,965.02 = 254,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,805.14x = 617,965.02 × 254,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,805.14x = 157,093,616,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,093,616,932.92/447,805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,807.98

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