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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,675.36, 621,931.02 and 246,724.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,675.36, 621,931.02 and 246,724.63 is: 340,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,675.36 : 621,931.02 = 246,724.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,675.36/621,931.02 = 246,724.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,675.36x = 621,931.02 × 246,724.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,675.36x = 153,445,700,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,445,700,795.02/450,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,479.45

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