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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,849, 622,191.06 and 249,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,849, 622,191.06 and 249,645 is: 344,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,849 : 622,191.06 = 249,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,849/622,191.06 = 249,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,849x = 622,191.06 × 249,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,849x = 155,326,887,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,326,887,173.70/450,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,520.86

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