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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,797.28, 622,072.80 and 246,850.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,797.28, 622,072.80 and 246,850.68 is: 340,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,797.28 : 622,072.80 = 246,850.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,797.28/622,072.80 = 246,850.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,797.28x = 622,072.80 × 246,850.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,797.28x = 153,559,093,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,559,093,689.50/450,797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,638.91

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