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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,893.63, 618,093.20 and 246,689.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,893.63, 618,093.20 and 246,689.63 is: 340,431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,893.63 : 618,093.20 = 246,689.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,893.63/618,093.20 = 246,689.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,893.63x = 618,093.20 × 246,689.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,893.63x = 152,477,180,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,477,180,339.77/447,893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,431.68

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