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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,812.82, 617,328.81 and 340,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,812.82, 617,328.81 and 340,196.04 is: 468,974.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,812.82 : 617,328.81 = 340,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,812.82/617,328.81 = 340,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,812.82x = 617,328.81 × 340,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,812.82x = 210,012,816,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,012,816,539.91/447,812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,974.55

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