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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,768.75, 622,081.44 and 249,564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,768.75, 622,081.44 and 249,564.75 is: 344,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,768.75 : 622,081.44 = 249,564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,768.75/622,081.44 = 249,564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,768.75x = 622,081.44 × 249,564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,768.75x = 155,249,599,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,249,599,053.24/450,768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,410.74

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