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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,871.02, 626,330.68 and 249,920.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,871.02, 626,330.68 and 249,920.31 is: 344,883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,871.02 : 626,330.68 = 249,920.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,871.02/626,330.68 = 249,920.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,871.02x = 626,330.68 × 249,920.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,871.02x = 156,532,757,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,532,757,708.11/453,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,883.79

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