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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,058.72, 625,237.10 and 249,125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,058.72, 625,237.10 and 249,125.18 is: 343,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,058.72 : 625,237.10 = 249,125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,058.72/625,237.10 = 249,125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,058.72x = 625,237.10 × 249,125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,058.72x = 155,762,305,080.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,762,305,080.18/453,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,801.58

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