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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,829.44, 618,001.92 and 246,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,829.44, 618,001.92 and 246,624 is: 340,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,829.44 : 618,001.92 = 246,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,829.44/618,001.92 = 246,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,829.44x = 618,001.92 × 246,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,829.44x = 152,414,105,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,414,105,518.08/447,829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,339.63

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