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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,480.92, 621,655.36 and 246,527.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,480.92, 621,655.36 and 246,527.75 is: 340,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,480.92 : 621,655.36 = 246,527.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,480.92/621,655.36 = 246,527.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,480.92x = 621,655.36 × 246,527.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,480.92x = 153,255,299,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,255,299,284.10/450,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,203.75

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