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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,158.84, 625,364.88 and 249,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,158.84, 625,364.88 and 249,232.16 is: 343,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,158.84 : 625,364.88 = 249,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,158.84/625,364.88 = 249,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,158.84x = 625,364.88 × 249,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,158.84x = 155,861,039,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,861,039,830.54/453,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,943.51

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