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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,447.46, 621,608.73 and 249,243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,447.46, 621,608.73 and 249,243.46 is: 343,951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,447.46 : 621,608.73 = 249,243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,447.46/621,608.73 = 249,243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,447.46x = 621,608.73 × 249,243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,447.46x = 154,931,910,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,931,910,631.41/450,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,951.13

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