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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,801.98, 622,114.38 and 246,849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,801.98, 622,114.38 and 246,849.65 is: 340,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,801.98 : 622,114.38 = 246,849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,801.98/622,114.38 = 246,849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,801.98x = 622,114.38 × 246,849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,801.98x = 153,568,712,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,568,712,618.15/450,801.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,656.70

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