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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,402.48, 621,550.14 and 246,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,402.48, 621,550.14 and 246,451.08 is: 340,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,402.48 : 621,550.14 = 246,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,402.48/621,550.14 = 246,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,402.48x = 621,550.14 × 246,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,402.48x = 153,181,703,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,181,703,277.15/450,402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,099.60

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