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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,441.06, 621,608.72 and 246,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,441.06, 621,608.72 and 246,492.02 is: 340,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,441.06 : 621,608.72 = 246,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,441.06/621,608.72 = 246,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,441.06x = 621,608.72 × 246,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,441.06x = 153,221,589,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,221,589,042.41/450,441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,159.02

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