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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,833.66, 618,021.46 and 243,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,833.66, 618,021.46 and 243,895.64 is: 336,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,833.66 : 618,021.46 = 243,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,833.66/618,021.46 = 243,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,833.66x = 618,021.46 × 243,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,833.66x = 150,732,735,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,732,735,820.59/447,833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,581.97

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