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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,995.69, 618,233.79 and 246,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,995.69, 618,233.79 and 246,791.69 is: 340,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,995.69 : 618,233.79 = 246,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,995.69/618,233.79 = 246,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,995.69x = 618,233.79 × 246,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,995.69x = 152,574,964,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,574,964,553.98/447,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,572.39

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