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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,870.54, 626,335.74 and 249,917.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,870.54, 626,335.74 and 249,917.13 is: 344,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,870.54 : 626,335.74 = 249,917.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,870.54/626,335.74 = 249,917.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,870.54x = 626,335.74 × 249,917.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,870.54x = 156,532,030,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,532,030,557.23/453,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,882.55

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