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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,997.72, 625,141.05 and 249,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,997.72, 625,141.05 and 249,050.08 is: 343,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,997.72 : 625,141.05 = 249,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,997.72/625,141.05 = 249,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,997.72x = 625,141.05 × 249,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,997.72x = 155,691,428,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,691,428,513.78/452,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,691.42

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