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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,271.88, 625,530.54 and 249,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,271.88, 625,530.54 and 249,337.96 is: 344,094.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,271.88 : 625,530.54 = 249,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,271.88/625,530.54 = 249,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,271.88x = 625,530.54 × 249,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,271.88x = 155,968,508,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,968,508,761.30/453,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,094.83

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