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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,838.94, 618,015.03 and 246,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,838.94, 618,015.03 and 246,633.50 is: 340,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,838.94 : 618,015.03 = 246,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,838.94/618,015.03 = 246,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,838.94x = 618,015.03 × 246,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,838.94x = 152,423,209,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,423,209,901.51/447,838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,352.74

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