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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,999.47, 618,238.99 and 246,795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,999.47, 618,238.99 and 246,795.47 is: 340,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,999.47 : 618,238.99 = 246,795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,999.47/618,238.99 = 246,795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,999.47x = 618,238.99 × 246,795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,999.47x = 152,578,579,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,578,579,018.18/447,999.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,577.59

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