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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,893.44, 618,092.96 and 246,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,893.44, 618,092.96 and 246,689.44 is: 340,431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,893.44 : 618,092.96 = 246,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,893.44/618,092.96 = 246,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,893.44x = 618,092.96 × 246,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,893.44x = 152,477,003,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,477,003,391.66/447,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,431.43

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