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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,449.08, 621,619.78 and 246,499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,449.08, 621,619.78 and 246,499.99 is: 340,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,449.08 : 621,619.78 = 246,499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,449.08/621,619.78 = 246,499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,449.08x = 621,619.78 × 246,499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,449.08x = 153,229,268,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,229,268,321.30/450,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,170.01

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