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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,191.20, 621,174 and 248,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,191.20, 621,174 and 248,948.32 is: 343,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,191.20 : 621,174 = 248,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,191.20/621,174 = 248,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,191.20x = 621,174 × 248,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,191.20x = 154,640,223,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,640,223,727.68/450,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,498.99

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