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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,333, 621,461.97 and 246,386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,333, 621,461.97 and 246,386.34 is: 340,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,333 : 621,461.97 = 246,386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,333/621,461.97 = 246,386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,333x = 621,461.97 × 246,386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,333x = 153,119,740,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,119,740,237.49/450,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,014.48

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