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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,832.44, 618,006.06 and 246,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,832.44, 618,006.06 and 246,627 is: 340,343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,832.44 : 618,006.06 = 246,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,832.44/618,006.06 = 246,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,832.44x = 618,006.06 × 246,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,832.44x = 152,416,980,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,416,980,559.62/447,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,343.77

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