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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,539.21, 621,718.80 and 246,589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,539.21, 621,718.80 and 246,589.71 is: 340,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,539.21 : 621,718.80 = 246,589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,539.21/621,718.80 = 246,589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,539.21x = 621,718.80 × 246,589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,539.21x = 153,309,458,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,309,458,593.55/450,539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,279.95

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