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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,946.19, 618,165.77 and 246,742.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,946.19, 618,165.77 and 246,742.19 is: 340,504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,946.19 : 618,165.77 = 246,742.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,946.19/618,165.77 = 246,742.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,946.19x = 618,165.77 × 246,742.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,946.19x = 152,527,575,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,527,575,872.84/447,946.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,504.24

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