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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,581.17, 625,918.66 and 249,651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,581.17, 625,918.66 and 249,651.45 is: 344,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,581.17 : 625,918.66 = 249,651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,581.17/625,918.66 = 249,651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,581.17x = 625,918.66 × 249,651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,581.17x = 156,261,501,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,261,501,051.06/453,581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,506.15

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