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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,218.46, 625,456.74 and 249,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,218.46, 625,456.74 and 249,285.14 is: 344,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,218.46 : 625,456.74 = 249,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,218.46/625,456.74 = 249,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,218.46x = 625,456.74 × 249,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,218.46x = 155,917,070,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,917,070,994.84/453,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,021.89

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