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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,001.96, 629,271.72 and 249,261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,001.96, 629,271.72 and 249,261.16 is: 343,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,001.96 : 629,271.72 = 249,261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,001.96/629,271.72 = 249,261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,001.96x = 629,271.72 × 249,261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,001.96x = 156,852,998,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,852,998,882.40/456,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,974.40

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