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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,096.08, 625,259.36 and 249,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,096.08, 625,259.36 and 249,146.78 is: 343,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,096.08 : 625,259.36 = 249,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,096.08/625,259.36 = 249,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,096.08x = 625,259.36 × 249,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,096.08x = 155,781,356,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,781,356,208.86/453,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,815.28

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