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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,462.36, 621,637.88 and 246,513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,462.36, 621,637.88 and 246,513.27 is: 340,188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,462.36 : 621,637.88 = 246,513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,462.36/621,637.88 = 246,513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,462.36x = 621,637.88 × 246,513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,462.36x = 153,241,985,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,241,985,322.10/450,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,188.21

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