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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,832.16, 626,283.09 and 249,878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,832.16, 626,283.09 and 249,878.75 is: 344,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,832.16 : 626,283.09 = 249,878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,832.16/626,283.09 = 249,878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,832.16x = 626,283.09 × 249,878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,832.16x = 156,494,832,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,494,832,543.92/453,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,829.76

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