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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,995.97, 625,138.64 and 249,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,995.97, 625,138.64 and 249,048.32 is: 343,688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,995.97 : 625,138.64 = 249,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,995.97/625,138.64 = 249,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,995.97x = 625,138.64 × 249,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,995.97x = 155,689,723,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,689,723,688.15/452,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,688.99

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