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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,395.32, 621,535.98 and 246,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,395.32, 621,535.98 and 246,445.44 is: 340,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,395.32 : 621,535.98 = 246,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,395.32/621,535.98 = 246,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,395.32x = 621,535.98 × 246,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,395.32x = 153,174,708,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,174,708,066.93/450,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,089.48

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