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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,171.31, 625,363.92 and 249,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,171.31, 625,363.92 and 249,222.23 is: 343,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,171.31 : 625,363.92 = 249,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,171.31/625,363.92 = 249,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,171.31x = 625,363.92 × 249,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,171.31x = 155,854,590,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,590,703.94/453,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,919.81

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