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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,248.46, 679,775.49 and 186,939.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,248.46, 679,775.49 and 186,939.90 is: 280,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,248.46 : 679,775.49 = 186,939.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,248.46/679,775.49 = 186,939.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,248.46x = 679,775.49 × 186,939.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,248.46x = 127,077,162,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,077,162,123.05/453,248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,369.76

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