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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,989.83, 625,110.05 and 249,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,989.83, 625,110.05 and 249,039.28 is: 343,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,989.83 : 625,110.05 = 249,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,989.83/625,110.05 = 249,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,989.83x = 625,110.05 × 249,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,989.83x = 155,676,952,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,676,952,402.02/452,989.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,665.45

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