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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,946.20, 618,165.78 and 246,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,946.20, 618,165.78 and 246,742.20 is: 340,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,946.20 : 618,165.78 = 246,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,946.20/618,165.78 = 246,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,946.20x = 618,165.78 × 246,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,946.20x = 152,527,584,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,527,584,521.92/447,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,504.25

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