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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,086.04, 625,274.78 and 249,152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,086.04, 625,274.78 and 249,152.43 is: 343,839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,086.04 : 625,274.78 = 249,152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,086.04/625,274.78 = 249,152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,086.04x = 625,274.78 × 249,152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,086.04x = 155,788,729,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,788,729,608.95/453,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,839.17

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