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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,705.40, 621,978.06 and 249,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,705.40, 621,978.06 and 249,497.08 is: 344,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,705.40 : 621,978.06 = 249,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,705.40/621,978.06 = 249,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,705.40x = 621,978.06 × 249,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,705.40x = 155,181,709,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,181,709,794.07/450,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,308.52

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