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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,403.99, 621,552.22 and 246,452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,403.99, 621,552.22 and 246,452.58 is: 340,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,403.99 : 621,552.22 = 246,452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,403.99/621,552.22 = 246,452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,403.99x = 621,552.22 × 246,452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,403.99x = 153,183,147,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,183,147,607.60/450,403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,101.67

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