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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,902.82, 618,105.92 and 246,698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,902.82, 618,105.92 and 246,698.82 is: 340,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,902.82 : 618,105.92 = 246,698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,902.82/618,105.92 = 246,698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,902.82x = 618,105.92 × 246,698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,902.82x = 152,485,999,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,485,999,865.52/447,902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,444.38

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