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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,712.44, 626,101.70 and 249,759.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,712.44, 626,101.70 and 249,759.21 is: 344,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,712.44 : 626,101.70 = 249,759.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,712.44/626,101.70 = 249,759.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,712.44x = 626,101.70 × 249,759.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,712.44x = 156,374,664,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,374,664,722.86/453,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,655.89

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