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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,686.16, 626,082.11 and 249,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,686.16, 626,082.11 and 249,732.72 is: 344,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,686.16 : 626,082.11 = 249,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,686.16/626,082.11 = 249,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,686.16x = 626,082.11 × 249,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,686.16x = 156,353,187,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,353,187,961.47/453,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,628.51

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