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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,609.42, 621,842.22 and 249,405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,609.42, 621,842.22 and 249,405.42 is: 344,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,609.42 : 621,842.22 = 249,405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,609.42/621,842.22 = 249,405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,609.42x = 621,842.22 × 249,405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,609.42x = 155,090,820,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,090,820,052.83/450,609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,180.16

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