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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,883.63, 618,079.41 and 246,679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,883.63, 618,079.41 and 246,679.63 is: 340,417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,883.63 : 618,079.41 = 246,679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,883.63/618,079.41 = 246,679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,883.63x = 618,079.41 × 246,679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,883.63x = 152,467,595,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,467,595,845.62/447,883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,417.88

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