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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,283.78, 621,392.88 and 249,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,283.78, 621,392.88 and 249,079.78 is: 343,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,283.78 : 621,392.88 = 249,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,283.78/621,392.88 = 249,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,283.78x = 621,392.88 × 249,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,283.78x = 154,776,401,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,776,401,843.97/450,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,730.80

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