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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,440.44, 621,607.86 and 246,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,440.44, 621,607.86 and 246,491.40 is: 340,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,440.44 : 621,607.86 = 246,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,440.44/621,607.86 = 246,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,440.44x = 621,607.86 × 246,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,440.44x = 153,220,989,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,220,989,492.16/450,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,158.16

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