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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,789.27, 622,104.03 and 246,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,789.27, 622,104.03 and 246,848.79 is: 340,659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,789.27 : 622,104.03 = 246,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,789.27/622,104.03 = 246,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,789.27x = 622,104.03 × 246,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,789.27x = 153,565,627,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,565,627,059.62/450,789.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,659.46

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