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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,789.54, 626,229.63 and 249,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,789.54, 626,229.63 and 249,841.26 is: 344,780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,789.54 : 626,229.63 = 249,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,789.54/626,229.63 = 249,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,789.54x = 626,229.63 × 249,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,789.54x = 156,457,999,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,457,999,808.53/453,789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,780.97

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