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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,965.51, 618,192.41 and 246,761.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,965.51, 618,192.41 and 246,761.51 is: 340,530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,965.51 : 618,192.41 = 246,761.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,965.51/618,192.41 = 246,761.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,965.51x = 618,192.41 × 246,761.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,965.51x = 152,546,088,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,546,088,237.37/447,965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,530.88

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