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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,835.32, 618,012.74 and 246,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,835.32, 618,012.74 and 246,631.32 is: 340,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,835.32 : 618,012.74 = 246,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,835.32/618,012.74 = 246,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,835.32x = 618,012.74 × 246,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,835.32x = 152,421,296,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,421,296,609.86/447,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,351.22

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