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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,888.96, 671,997.12 and 208,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,888.96, 671,997.12 and 208,113.60 is: 312,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,888.96 : 671,997.12 = 208,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,888.96/671,997.12 = 208,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,888.96x = 671,997.12 × 208,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,888.96x = 139,851,739,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,851,739,832.83/447,888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,246.45

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