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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,446.25, 621,615.90 and 246,497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,446.25, 621,615.90 and 246,497.22 is: 340,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,446.25 : 621,615.90 = 246,497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,446.25/621,615.90 = 246,497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,446.25x = 621,615.90 × 246,497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,446.25x = 153,226,591,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,226,591,257.80/450,446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,166.20

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