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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,957.50, 618,181.36 and 246,753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,957.50, 618,181.36 and 246,753.50 is: 340,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,957.50 : 618,181.36 = 246,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,957.50/618,181.36 = 246,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,957.50x = 618,181.36 × 246,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,957.50x = 152,538,414,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,538,414,214.76/447,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,519.84

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