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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,429.72, 621,584.82 and 249,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,429.72, 621,584.82 and 249,225.72 is: 343,926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,429.72 : 621,584.82 = 249,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,429.72/621,584.82 = 249,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,429.72x = 621,584.82 × 249,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,429.72x = 154,914,924,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,914,924,305.57/450,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,926.96

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