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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,856, 622,176.82 and 244,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,856, 622,176.82 and 244,123.40 is: 336,887.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,856 : 622,176.82 = 244,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,856/622,176.82 = 244,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,856x = 622,176.82 × 244,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,856x = 151,887,920,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,887,920,699.59/450,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,887.88

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