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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,906, 622,269.84 and 249,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,906, 622,269.84 and 249,702 is: 344,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,906 : 622,269.84 = 249,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,906/622,269.84 = 249,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,906x = 622,269.84 × 249,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,906x = 155,382,023,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,382,023,587.68/450,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,599.59

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