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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,948.68, 618,169.22 and 246,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,948.68, 618,169.22 and 246,744.68 is: 340,507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,948.68 : 618,169.22 = 246,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,948.68/618,169.22 = 246,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,948.68x = 618,169.22 × 246,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,948.68x = 152,529,966,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,529,966,374.75/447,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,507.68

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