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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,384.34, 621,530.06 and 246,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,384.34, 621,530.06 and 246,436.60 is: 340,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,384.34 : 621,530.06 = 246,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,384.34/621,530.06 = 246,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,384.34x = 621,530.06 × 246,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,384.34x = 153,167,754,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,167,754,784.20/450,384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,082.33

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