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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,848, 622,165.78 and 244,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,848, 622,165.78 and 244,115.40 is: 336,876.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,848 : 622,165.78 = 244,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,848/622,165.78 = 244,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,848x = 622,165.78 × 244,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,848x = 151,880,248,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,880,248,251.01/450,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,876.84

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