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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,841.84, 618,015.67 and 254,247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,841.84, 618,015.67 and 254,247.79 is: 350,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,841.84 : 618,015.67 = 254,247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,841.84/618,015.67 = 254,247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,841.84x = 618,015.67 × 254,247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,841.84x = 157,129,118,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,129,118,282.87/447,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,858.50

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