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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,963, 618,188.94 and 246,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,963, 618,188.94 and 246,759 is: 340,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,963 : 618,188.94 = 246,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,963/618,188.94 = 246,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,963x = 618,188.94 × 246,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,963x = 152,543,684,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,543,684,645.46/447,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,527.42

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