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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,246.27, 625,481.10 and 249,318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,246.27, 625,481.10 and 249,318.09 is: 344,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,246.27 : 625,481.10 = 249,318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,246.27/625,481.10 = 249,318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,246.27x = 625,481.10 × 249,318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,246.27x = 155,943,753,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,943,753,806.39/453,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,059.65

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