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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,841.92, 617,999.04 and 246,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,841.92, 617,999.04 and 246,599.04 is: 340,294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,841.92 : 617,999.04 = 246,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,841.92/617,999.04 = 246,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,841.92x = 617,999.04 × 246,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,841.92x = 152,397,969,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,397,969,984.92/447,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,294.12

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