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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,931.69, 618,145.76 and 246,727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,931.69, 618,145.76 and 246,727.69 is: 340,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,931.69 : 618,145.76 = 246,727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,931.69/618,145.76 = 246,727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,931.69x = 618,145.76 × 246,727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,931.69x = 152,513,674,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,513,674,519.55/447,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,484.23

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