Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,990, 622,386 and 249,786
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 450,990, 622,386 and 249,786 is: 344,715.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,990 : 622,386 = 249,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,990/622,386 = 249,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,990x = 622,386 × 249,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,990x = 155,463,309,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,463,309,396/450,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,715.65
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