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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,954.21, 618,176.84 and 246,750.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,954.21, 618,176.84 and 246,750.21 is: 340,515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,954.21 : 618,176.84 = 246,750.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,954.21/618,176.84 = 246,750.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,954.21x = 618,176.84 × 246,750.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,954.21x = 152,535,263,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,535,263,853.39/447,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,515.30

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