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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,937.50, 618,153.78 and 246,733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,937.50, 618,153.78 and 246,733.50 is: 340,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,937.50 : 618,153.78 = 246,733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,937.50/618,153.78 = 246,733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,937.50x = 618,153.78 × 246,733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,937.50x = 152,519,245,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,519,245,677.63/447,937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,492.25

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