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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,499.41, 621,680.83 and 246,546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,499.41, 621,680.83 and 246,546.18 is: 340,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,499.41 : 621,680.83 = 246,546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,499.41/621,680.83 = 246,546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,499.41x = 621,680.83 × 246,546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,499.41x = 153,273,033,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,273,033,199.36/450,499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,229.15

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