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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,439.08, 621,596.33 and 246,489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,439.08, 621,596.33 and 246,489.18 is: 340,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,439.08 : 621,596.33 = 246,489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,439.08/621,596.33 = 246,489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,439.08x = 621,596.33 × 246,489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,439.08x = 153,216,768,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,216,768,440.26/450,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,149.81

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