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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,702.74, 621,977.14 and 246,750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,702.74, 621,977.14 and 246,750.26 is: 340,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,702.74 : 621,977.14 = 246,750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,702.74/621,977.14 = 246,750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,702.74x = 621,977.14 × 246,750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,702.74x = 153,473,021,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,473,021,009.06/450,702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,519.39

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