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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,392.08, 621,531.48 and 246,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,392.08, 621,531.48 and 246,442.20 is: 340,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,392.08 : 621,531.48 = 246,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,392.08/621,531.48 = 246,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,392.08x = 621,531.48 × 246,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,392.08x = 153,171,585,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,171,585,300.46/450,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,084.99

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