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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,470.72, 621,623.84 and 249,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,470.72, 621,623.84 and 249,254.72 is: 343,957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,470.72 : 621,623.84 = 249,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,470.72/621,623.84 = 249,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,470.72x = 621,623.84 × 249,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,470.72x = 154,942,676,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,942,676,184.53/450,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,957.26

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