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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,101.87, 625,320.39 and 249,188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,101.87, 625,320.39 and 249,188.69 is: 343,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,101.87 : 625,320.39 = 249,188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,101.87/625,320.39 = 249,188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,101.87x = 625,320.39 × 249,188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,101.87x = 155,822,768,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,822,768,814.39/453,101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,902.29

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