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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,950.56, 618,171.82 and 246,746.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,950.56, 618,171.82 and 246,746.56 is: 340,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,950.56 : 618,171.82 = 246,746.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,950.56/618,171.82 = 246,746.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,950.56x = 618,171.82 × 246,746.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,950.56x = 152,531,770,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,531,770,073.94/447,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,510.28

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