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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,488, 621,692.88 and 249,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,488, 621,692.88 and 249,284 is: 344,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,488 : 621,692.88 = 249,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,488/621,692.88 = 249,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,488x = 621,692.88 × 249,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,488x = 154,978,087,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,978,087,897.92/450,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,022.68

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