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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,438.85, 621,578.97 and 246,449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,438.85, 621,578.97 and 246,449.12 is: 340,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,438.85 : 621,578.97 = 246,449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,438.85/621,578.97 = 246,449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,438.85x = 621,578.97 × 246,449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,438.85x = 153,187,591,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,187,591,720.95/450,438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,085.21

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