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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,266.97, 625,495.37 and 249,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,266.97, 625,495.37 and 249,317.88 is: 344,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,266.97 : 625,495.37 = 249,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,266.97/625,495.37 = 249,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,266.97x = 625,495.37 × 249,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,266.97x = 155,947,178,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,947,178,351.63/453,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,051.49

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