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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,881.63, 626,361.22 and 249,951.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,881.63, 626,361.22 and 249,951.51 is: 344,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,881.63 : 626,361.22 = 249,951.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,881.63/626,361.22 = 249,951.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,881.63x = 626,361.22 × 249,951.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,881.63x = 156,559,932,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,559,932,744.44/453,881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,935.60

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