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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,540.09, 621,740.58 and 243,803.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,540.09, 621,740.58 and 243,803.95 is: 336,446.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,540.09 : 621,740.58 = 243,803.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,540.09/621,740.58 = 243,803.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,540.09x = 621,740.58 × 243,803.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,540.09x = 151,582,809,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,582,809,888.80/450,540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,446.89

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