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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,768.58, 622,060.82 and 246,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,768.58, 622,060.82 and 246,832.44 is: 340,628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,768.58 : 622,060.82 = 246,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,768.58/622,060.82 = 246,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,768.58x = 622,060.82 × 246,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,768.58x = 153,544,790,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,544,790,029.00/450,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,628.87

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