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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,441.58, 621,609.26 and 246,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,441.58, 621,609.26 and 246,492.52 is: 340,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,441.58 : 621,609.26 = 246,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,441.58/621,609.26 = 246,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,441.58x = 621,609.26 × 246,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,441.58x = 153,222,032,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,222,032,246.03/450,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,159.61

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