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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,720.74, 621,996.41 and 246,790.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,720.74, 621,996.41 and 246,790.59 is: 340,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,720.74 : 621,996.41 = 246,790.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,720.74/621,996.41 = 246,790.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,720.74x = 621,996.41 × 246,790.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,720.74x = 153,502,861,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,502,861,001.78/450,720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,571.99

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