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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,885.39, 622,221.66 and 249,681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,885.39, 622,221.66 and 249,681.39 is: 344,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,885.39 : 622,221.66 = 249,681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,885.39/622,221.66 = 249,681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,885.39x = 622,221.66 × 249,681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,885.39x = 155,357,168,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,357,168,956.91/450,885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,560.22

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