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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,254.71, 677,744.28 and 249,941.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,254.71, 677,744.28 and 249,941.93 is: 374,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,254.71 : 677,744.28 = 249,941.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,254.71/677,744.28 = 249,941.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,254.71x = 677,744.28 × 249,941.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,254.71x = 169,396,710,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,396,710,000.94/452,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,560.41

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