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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,826.56, 617,993.28 and 246,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,826.56, 617,993.28 and 246,641.28 is: 340,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,826.56 : 617,993.28 = 246,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,826.56/617,993.28 = 246,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,826.56x = 617,993.28 × 246,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,826.56x = 152,422,653,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,422,653,610.60/447,826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,360.91

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