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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,635.78, 620,489.86 and 245,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,635.78, 620,489.86 and 245,682.24 is: 339,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,635.78 : 620,489.86 = 245,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,635.78/620,489.86 = 245,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,635.78x = 620,489.86 × 245,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,635.78x = 152,443,338,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,443,338,702.09/449,635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,037.38

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