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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,966.50, 620,966.73 and 248,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,966.50, 620,966.73 and 248,775.46 is: 343,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,966.50 : 620,966.73 = 248,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,966.50/620,966.73 = 248,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,966.50x = 620,966.73 × 248,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,966.50x = 154,481,283,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,481,283,900.45/449,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,317.30

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