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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,100.72, 625,257.60 and 249,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,100.72, 625,257.60 and 249,160.24 is: 343,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,100.72 : 625,257.60 = 249,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,100.72/625,257.60 = 249,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,100.72x = 625,257.60 × 249,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,100.72x = 155,789,333,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,789,333,677.82/453,100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,829.37

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