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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,427.44, 621,589.84 and 246,478.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,427.44, 621,589.84 and 246,478.38 is: 340,140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,427.44 : 621,589.84 = 246,478.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,427.44/621,589.84 = 246,478.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,427.44x = 621,589.84 × 246,478.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,427.44x = 153,208,457,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,208,457,031.77/450,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,140.15

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