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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,815.01, 622,116.51 and 246,862.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,815.01, 622,116.51 and 246,862.17 is: 340,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,815.01 : 622,116.51 = 246,862.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,815.01/622,116.51 = 246,862.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,815.01x = 622,116.51 × 246,862.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,815.01x = 153,577,031,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,577,031,651.43/450,815.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,665.30

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