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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,953.50, 618,175.83 and 246,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,953.50, 618,175.83 and 246,749.50 is: 340,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,953.50 : 618,175.83 = 246,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,953.50/618,175.83 = 246,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,953.50x = 618,175.83 × 246,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,953.50x = 152,534,576,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,534,576,964.59/447,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,514.31

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