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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,848.46, 617,985.18 and 275,739.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,848.46, 617,985.18 and 275,739.12 is: 380,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,848.46 : 617,985.18 = 275,739.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,848.46/617,985.18 = 275,739.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,848.46x = 617,985.18 × 275,739.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,848.46x = 170,402,689,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,402,689,706.24/447,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,491.85

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