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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,938.70, 618,155.28 and 246,734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,938.70, 618,155.28 and 246,734.70 is: 340,493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,938.70 : 618,155.28 = 246,734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,938.70/618,155.28 = 246,734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,938.70x = 618,155.28 × 246,734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,938.70x = 152,520,357,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,520,357,564.22/447,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,493.82

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