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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,866.78, 626,311.36 and 249,878.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,866.78, 626,311.36 and 249,878.97 is: 344,819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,866.78 : 626,311.36 = 249,878.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,866.78/626,311.36 = 249,878.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,866.78x = 626,311.36 × 249,878.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,866.78x = 156,502,034,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,502,034,562.73/453,866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,819.32

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