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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,745.84, 622,029.30 and 246,796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,745.84, 622,029.30 and 246,796.79 is: 340,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,745.84 : 622,029.30 = 246,796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,745.84/622,029.30 = 246,796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,745.84x = 622,029.30 × 246,796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,745.84x = 153,514,834,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,514,834,525.95/450,745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,579.59

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