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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,825.28, 626,257.02 and 249,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,825.28, 626,257.02 and 249,871.96 is: 344,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,825.28 : 626,257.02 = 249,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,825.28/626,257.02 = 249,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,825.28x = 626,257.02 × 249,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,825.28x = 156,484,069,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,484,069,051.16/453,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,811.27

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