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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,267, 625,522.20 and 249,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,267, 625,522.20 and 249,307.44 is: 344,051.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,267 : 625,522.20 = 249,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,267/625,522.20 = 249,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,267x = 625,522.20 × 249,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,267x = 155,947,338,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,947,338,345.17/453,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,051.82

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