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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,172.31, 625,365.30 and 249,223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,172.31, 625,365.30 and 249,223.23 is: 343,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,172.31 : 625,365.30 = 249,223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,172.31/625,365.30 = 249,223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,172.31x = 625,365.30 × 249,223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,172.31x = 155,855,559,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,559,995.92/453,172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,921.19

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