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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,962.10, 618,187.68 and 246,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,962.10, 618,187.68 and 246,758.10 is: 340,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,962.10 : 618,187.68 = 246,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,962.10/618,187.68 = 246,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,962.10x = 618,187.68 × 246,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,962.10x = 152,542,817,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,542,817,360.21/447,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,526.17

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