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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,949.18, 618,169.91 and 246,745.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,949.18, 618,169.91 and 246,745.18 is: 340,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,949.18 : 618,169.91 = 246,745.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,949.18/618,169.91 = 246,745.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,949.18x = 618,169.91 × 246,745.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,949.18x = 152,530,445,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,530,445,713.53/447,949.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,508.37

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