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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,850, 622,192.44 and 249,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,850, 622,192.44 and 249,646 is: 344,522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,850 : 622,192.44 = 249,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,850/622,192.44 = 249,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,850x = 622,192.44 × 249,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,850x = 155,327,853,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,327,853,876.24/450,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,522.24

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