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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,610.92, 621,844.29 and 249,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,610.92, 621,844.29 and 249,406.92 is: 344,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,610.92 : 621,844.29 = 249,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,610.92/621,844.29 = 249,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,610.92x = 621,844.29 × 249,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,610.92x = 155,092,269,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,092,269,088.49/450,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,182.23

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