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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,475.56, 621,656.30 and 246,526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,475.56, 621,656.30 and 246,526.47 is: 340,206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,475.56 : 621,656.30 = 246,526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,475.56/621,656.30 = 246,526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,475.56x = 621,656.30 × 246,526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,475.56x = 153,254,733,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,254,733,808.58/450,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,206.54

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