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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,947.68, 618,167.84 and 246,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,947.68, 618,167.84 and 246,743.68 is: 340,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,947.68 : 618,167.84 = 246,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,947.68/618,167.84 = 246,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,947.68x = 618,167.84 × 246,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,947.68x = 152,529,007,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,529,007,699.25/447,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,506.30

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