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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,828.61, 622,143.64 and 246,892.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,828.61, 622,143.64 and 246,892.21 is: 340,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,828.61 : 622,143.64 = 246,892.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,828.61/622,143.64 = 246,892.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,828.61x = 622,143.64 × 246,892.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,828.61x = 153,602,418,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,602,418,217.04/450,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,711.34

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