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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,859.78, 626,331.16 and 249,929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,859.78, 626,331.16 and 249,929.68 is: 344,905.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,859.78 : 626,331.16 = 249,929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,859.78/626,331.16 = 249,929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,859.78x = 626,331.16 × 249,929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,859.78x = 156,538,746,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,538,746,392.83/453,859.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,905.53

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