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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,152.91, 625,367.08 and 249,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,152.91, 625,367.08 and 249,219.60 is: 343,931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,152.91 : 625,367.08 = 249,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,152.91/625,367.08 = 249,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,152.91x = 625,367.08 × 249,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,152.91x = 155,853,735,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,853,735,014.86/453,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,931.88

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