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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,968.38, 625,094.55 and 249,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,968.38, 625,094.55 and 249,032.16 is: 343,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,968.38 : 625,094.55 = 249,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,968.38/625,094.55 = 249,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,968.38x = 625,094.55 × 249,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,968.38x = 155,668,645,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,668,645,990.73/452,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,663.38

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