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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,586.71, 621,816.08 and 249,382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,586.71, 621,816.08 and 249,382.71 is: 344,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,586.71 : 621,816.08 = 249,382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,586.71/621,816.08 = 249,382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,586.71x = 621,816.08 × 249,382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,586.71x = 155,070,177,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,070,177,905.06/450,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,151.69

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