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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,445.74, 621,615.20 and 246,496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,445.74, 621,615.20 and 246,496.71 is: 340,165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,445.74 : 621,615.20 = 246,496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,445.74/621,615.20 = 246,496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,445.74x = 621,615.20 × 246,496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,445.74x = 153,226,100,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,226,100,453.51/450,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,165.50

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