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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,736.97, 621,993.34 and 246,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,736.97, 621,993.34 and 246,748.80 is: 340,500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,736.97 : 621,993.34 = 246,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,736.97/621,993.34 = 246,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,736.97x = 621,993.34 × 246,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,736.97x = 153,476,106,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,476,106,526.15/450,736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,500.38

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