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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,832.94, 626,284.28 and 249,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,832.94, 626,284.28 and 249,879.60 is: 344,831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,832.94 : 626,284.28 = 249,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,832.94/626,284.28 = 249,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,832.94x = 626,284.28 × 249,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,832.94x = 156,495,664,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,495,664,123.29/453,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,831.00

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