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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,828.17, 617,974.86 and 246,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,828.17, 617,974.86 and 246,624.17 is: 340,325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,828.17 : 617,974.86 = 246,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,828.17/617,974.86 = 246,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,828.17x = 617,974.86 × 246,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,828.17x = 152,407,533,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,407,533,838.49/447,828.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,325.92

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