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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,858.64, 622,177.32 and 249,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,858.64, 622,177.32 and 249,650.32 is: 344,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,858.64 : 622,177.32 = 249,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,858.64/622,177.32 = 249,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,858.64x = 622,177.32 × 249,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,858.64x = 155,326,767,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,326,767,034.74/450,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,513.23

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