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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,445.31, 621,614.61 and 246,496.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,445.31, 621,614.61 and 246,496.29 is: 340,164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,445.31 : 621,614.61 = 246,496.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,445.31/621,614.61 = 246,496.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,445.31x = 621,614.61 × 246,496.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,445.31x = 153,225,691,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,225,691,450.48/450,445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,164.92

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