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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,958.71, 618,183.05 and 246,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,958.71, 618,183.05 and 246,754.71 is: 340,521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,958.71 : 618,183.05 = 246,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,958.71/618,183.05 = 246,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,958.71x = 618,183.05 × 246,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,958.71x = 152,539,577,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,539,577,995.89/447,958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,521.51

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