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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,978.56, 622,316.16 and 249,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,978.56, 622,316.16 and 249,770.24 is: 344,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,978.56 : 622,316.16 = 249,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,978.56/622,316.16 = 249,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,978.56x = 622,316.16 × 249,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,978.56x = 155,436,056,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,436,056,639.08/450,978.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,663.96

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