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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,740.84, 622,022.40 and 246,791.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,740.84, 622,022.40 and 246,791.79 is: 340,572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,740.84 : 622,022.40 = 246,791.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,740.84/622,022.40 = 246,791.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,740.84x = 622,022.40 × 246,791.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,740.84x = 153,510,021,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,510,021,516.10/450,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,572.70

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