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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,914.13, 618,121.52 and 246,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,914.13, 618,121.52 and 246,710.13 is: 340,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,914.13 : 618,121.52 = 246,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,914.13/618,121.52 = 246,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,914.13x = 618,121.52 × 246,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,914.13x = 152,496,840,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,496,840,555.00/447,914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,459.99

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