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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,885.13, 618,081.48 and 246,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,885.13, 618,081.48 and 246,681.13 is: 340,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,885.13 : 618,081.48 = 246,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,885.13/618,081.48 = 246,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,885.13x = 618,081.48 × 246,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,885.13x = 152,469,037,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,469,037,918.47/447,885.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,419.96

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