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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,601.41, 621,829.51 and 246,650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,601.41, 621,829.51 and 246,650.50 is: 340,377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,601.41 : 621,829.51 = 246,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,601.41/621,829.51 = 246,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,601.41x = 621,829.51 × 246,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,601.41x = 153,374,559,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,374,559,716.92/450,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,377.45

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