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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,432.68, 621,591.72 and 246,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,432.68, 621,591.72 and 246,481.40 is: 340,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,432.68 : 621,591.72 = 246,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,432.68/621,591.72 = 246,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,432.68x = 621,591.72 × 246,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,432.68x = 153,210,797,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,210,797,374.01/450,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,141.39

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