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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,001.23, 625,145.88 and 249,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,001.23, 625,145.88 and 249,053.58 is: 343,696.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,001.23 : 625,145.88 = 249,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,001.23/625,145.88 = 249,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,001.23x = 625,145.88 × 249,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,001.23x = 155,694,819,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,694,819,436.25/453,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,696.24

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