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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,479.85, 621,635.40 and 246,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,479.85, 621,635.40 and 246,490.08 is: 340,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,479.85 : 621,635.40 = 246,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,479.85/621,635.40 = 246,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,479.85x = 621,635.40 × 246,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,479.85x = 153,226,959,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,226,959,476.83/450,479.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,141.65

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