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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,799, 622,122.06 and 249,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,799, 622,122.06 and 249,595 is: 344,451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,799 : 622,122.06 = 249,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,799/622,122.06 = 249,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,799x = 622,122.06 × 249,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,799x = 155,278,555,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,278,555,565.70/450,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,451.86

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