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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,119.35, 625,314.85 and 249,157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,119.35, 625,314.85 and 249,157.30 is: 343,842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,119.35 : 625,314.85 = 249,157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,119.35/625,314.85 = 249,157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,119.35x = 625,314.85 × 249,157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,119.35x = 155,801,759,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,801,759,675.91/453,119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,842.65

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