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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,891, 622,229.76 and 249,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,891, 622,229.76 and 249,687 is: 344,568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,891 : 622,229.76 = 249,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,891/622,229.76 = 249,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,891x = 622,229.76 × 249,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,891x = 155,362,682,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,362,682,085.12/450,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,568.16

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