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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,316.07, 621,440.75 and 246,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,316.07, 621,440.75 and 246,362.52 is: 339,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,316.07 : 621,440.75 = 246,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,316.07/621,440.75 = 246,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,316.07x = 621,440.75 × 246,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,316.07x = 153,099,709,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,099,709,706.30/450,316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,982.78

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