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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,744.32, 680,616.56 and 187,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,744.32, 680,616.56 and 187,212 is: 280,818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,744.32 : 680,616.56 = 187,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,744.32/680,616.56 = 187,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,744.32x = 680,616.56 × 187,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,744.32x = 127,419,587,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,419,587,430.72/453,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,818.03

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