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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,054.72, 625,231.58 and 249,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,054.72, 625,231.58 and 249,121.18 is: 343,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,054.72 : 625,231.58 = 249,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,054.72/625,231.58 = 249,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,054.72x = 625,231.58 × 249,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,054.72x = 155,758,428,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,758,428,982.86/453,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,796.06

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