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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,819.08, 617,337.44 and 340,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,819.08, 617,337.44 and 340,202.28 is: 468,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,819.08 : 617,337.44 = 340,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,819.08/617,337.44 = 340,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,819.08x = 617,337.44 × 340,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,819.08x = 210,019,604,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,019,604,617.36/447,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,983.15

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