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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,996.45, 618,234.82 and 246,792.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,996.45, 618,234.82 and 246,792.45 is: 340,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,996.45 : 618,234.82 = 246,792.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,996.45/618,234.82 = 246,792.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,996.45x = 618,234.82 × 246,792.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,996.45x = 152,575,682,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,575,682,811.94/447,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,573.42

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