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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,005.24, 625,151.40 and 249,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,005.24, 625,151.40 and 249,057.58 is: 343,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,005.24 : 625,151.40 = 249,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,005.24/625,151.40 = 249,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,005.24x = 625,151.40 × 249,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,005.24x = 155,698,694,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,698,694,817.61/453,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,701.75

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