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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,914.68, 618,122.16 and 246,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,914.68, 618,122.16 and 246,710.68 is: 340,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,914.68 : 618,122.16 = 246,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,914.68/618,122.16 = 246,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,914.68x = 618,122.16 × 246,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,914.68x = 152,497,338,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,497,338,416.67/447,914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,460.68

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