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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,722.35, 621,972.21 and 246,733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,722.35, 621,972.21 and 246,733.81 is: 340,479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,722.35 : 621,972.21 = 246,733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,722.35/621,972.21 = 246,733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,722.35x = 621,972.21 × 246,733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,722.35x = 153,461,574,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,461,574,568.46/450,722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,479.18

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