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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,440.06, 621,607.34 and 246,491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,440.06, 621,607.34 and 246,491.02 is: 340,157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,440.06 : 621,607.34 = 246,491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,440.06/621,607.34 = 246,491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,440.06x = 621,607.34 × 246,491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,440.06x = 153,220,629,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,220,629,372.67/450,440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,157.64

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