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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,040.08, 625,203 and 249,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,040.08, 625,203 and 249,099.36 is: 343,761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,040.08 : 625,203 = 249,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,040.08/625,203 = 249,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,040.08x = 625,203 × 249,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,040.08x = 155,737,667,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,737,667,170.08/453,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,761.34

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