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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,855.06, 626,314.82 and 249,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,855.06, 626,314.82 and 249,901.72 is: 344,861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,855.06 : 626,314.82 = 249,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,855.06/626,314.82 = 249,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,855.06x = 626,314.82 × 249,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,855.06x = 156,517,147,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,517,147,964.20/453,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,861.52

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