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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,954.40, 618,177.12 and 246,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,954.40, 618,177.12 and 246,750.40 is: 340,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,954.40 : 618,177.12 = 246,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,954.40/618,177.12 = 246,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,954.40x = 618,177.12 × 246,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,954.40x = 152,535,451,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,535,451,630.85/447,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,515.58

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