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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,023.94, 625,157.07 and 249,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,023.94, 625,157.07 and 249,073.29 is: 343,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,023.94 : 625,157.07 = 249,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,023.94/625,157.07 = 249,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,023.94x = 625,157.07 × 249,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,023.94x = 155,709,928,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,709,928,191.66/453,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,712.36

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