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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,284.78, 621,394.26 and 249,080.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,284.78, 621,394.26 and 249,080.78 is: 343,732.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,284.78 : 621,394.26 = 249,080.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,284.78/621,394.26 = 249,080.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,284.78x = 621,394.26 × 249,080.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,284.78x = 154,777,366,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,777,366,968.32/450,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,732.18

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