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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,916.13, 618,124.28 and 246,712.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,916.13, 618,124.28 and 246,712.13 is: 340,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,916.13 : 618,124.28 = 246,712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,916.13/618,124.28 = 246,712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,916.13x = 618,124.28 × 246,712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,916.13x = 152,498,757,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,498,757,723.52/447,916.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,462.75

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