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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,151.23, 625,364.75 and 249,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,151.23, 625,364.75 and 249,217.92 is: 343,929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,151.23 : 625,364.75 = 249,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,151.23/625,364.75 = 249,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,151.23x = 625,364.75 × 249,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,151.23x = 155,852,100,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,852,100,928.55/453,151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,929.56

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