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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,628.99, 621,868.79 and 246,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,628.99, 621,868.79 and 246,680.04 is: 340,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,628.99 : 621,868.79 = 246,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,628.99/621,868.79 = 246,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,628.99x = 621,868.79 × 246,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,628.99x = 153,402,617,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,402,617,991.95/450,628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,418.88

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