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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,441.31, 621,609.07 and 246,492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,441.31, 621,609.07 and 246,492.28 is: 340,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,441.31 : 621,609.07 = 246,492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,441.31/621,609.07 = 246,492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,441.31x = 621,609.07 × 246,492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,441.31x = 153,221,832,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,221,832,592.47/450,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,159.37

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