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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,999.49, 618,239.03 and 246,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,999.49, 618,239.03 and 246,795.49 is: 340,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,999.49 : 618,239.03 = 246,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,999.49/618,239.03 = 246,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,999.49x = 618,239.03 × 246,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,999.49x = 152,578,605,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,578,605,273.02/447,999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,577.63

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