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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,444.38, 621,613.31 and 246,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,444.38, 621,613.31 and 246,495.35 is: 340,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,444.38 : 621,613.31 = 246,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,444.38/621,613.31 = 246,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,444.38x = 621,613.31 × 246,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,444.38x = 153,224,786,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,224,786,072.57/450,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,163.61

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