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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,309.93, 620,072.91 and 245,379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,309.93, 620,072.91 and 245,379.74 is: 338,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,309.93 : 620,072.91 = 245,379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,309.93/620,072.91 = 245,379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,309.93x = 620,072.91 × 245,379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,309.93x = 152,153,326,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,153,326,336.48/449,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,637.80

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