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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,951.68, 618,173.38 and 246,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,951.68, 618,173.38 and 246,747.68 is: 340,511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,951.68 : 618,173.38 = 246,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,951.68/618,173.38 = 246,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,951.68x = 618,173.38 × 246,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,951.68x = 152,532,847,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,532,847,352.76/447,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,511.83

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