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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,082.96, 625,272.50 and 249,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,082.96, 625,272.50 and 249,150.60 is: 343,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,082.96 : 625,272.50 = 249,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,082.96/625,272.50 = 249,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,082.96x = 625,272.50 × 249,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,082.96x = 155,787,018,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,787,018,538.50/453,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,837.73

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