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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,941.52, 618,159.32 and 246,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,941.52, 618,159.32 and 246,737.52 is: 340,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,941.52 : 618,159.32 = 246,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,941.52/618,159.32 = 246,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,941.52x = 618,159.32 × 246,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,941.52x = 152,523,097,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,523,097,581.69/447,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,497.79

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