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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,937.57, 618,153.87 and 246,733.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,937.57, 618,153.87 and 246,733.57 is: 340,492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,937.57 : 618,153.87 = 246,733.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,937.57/618,153.87 = 246,733.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,937.57x = 618,153.87 × 246,733.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,937.57x = 152,519,311,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,519,311,154.42/447,937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,492.34

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