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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,440.58, 621,598.40 and 246,490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,440.58, 621,598.40 and 246,490.68 is: 340,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,440.58 : 621,598.40 = 246,490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,440.58/621,598.40 = 246,490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,440.58x = 621,598.40 × 246,490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,440.58x = 153,218,211,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,218,211,070.46/450,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,151.88

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