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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,007.20, 621,010.50 and 246,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,007.20, 621,010.50 and 246,059.04 is: 339,561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,007.20 : 621,010.50 = 246,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,007.20/621,010.50 = 246,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,007.20x = 621,010.50 × 246,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,007.20x = 152,805,247,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,805,247,459.92/450,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,561.78

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