Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,839.44, 618,015.72 and 246,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 447,839.44, 618,015.72 and 246,634 is: 340,353.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,839.44 : 618,015.72 = 246,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,839.44/618,015.72 = 246,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,839.44x = 618,015.72 × 246,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,839.44x = 152,423,689,086.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,423,689,086.48/447,839.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,353.43
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