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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,943.52, 618,162.08 and 246,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,943.52, 618,162.08 and 246,739.52 is: 340,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,943.52 : 618,162.08 = 246,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,943.52/618,162.08 = 246,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,943.52x = 618,162.08 × 246,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,943.52x = 152,525,014,901.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,525,014,901.40/447,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,500.55

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