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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,774.27, 626,184.72 and 249,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,774.27, 626,184.72 and 249,785.37 is: 344,690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,774.27 : 626,184.72 = 249,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,774.27/626,184.72 = 249,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,774.27x = 626,184.72 × 249,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,774.27x = 156,411,781,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,411,781,973.55/453,774.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,690.72

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