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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,774, 620,679.80 and 248,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,774, 620,679.80 and 248,565.68 is: 343,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,774 : 620,679.80 = 248,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,774/620,679.80 = 248,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,774x = 620,679.80 × 248,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,774x = 154,279,696,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,279,696,549.26/449,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,016.04

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