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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,591.72, 620,418.22 and 245,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,591.72, 620,418.22 and 245,649.72 is: 338,986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,591.72 : 620,418.22 = 245,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,591.72/620,418.22 = 245,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,591.72x = 620,418.22 × 245,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,591.72x = 152,405,562,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,405,562,025.90/449,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,986.59

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