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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,939.95, 618,157.16 and 246,735.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,939.95, 618,157.16 and 246,735.95 is: 340,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,939.95 : 618,157.16 = 246,735.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,939.95/618,157.16 = 246,735.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,939.95x = 618,157.16 × 246,735.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,939.95x = 152,521,589,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,521,589,797.44/447,939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,495.62

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