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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,746.91, 680,620.58 and 187,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,746.91, 680,620.58 and 187,214.48 is: 280,821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,746.91 : 680,620.58 = 187,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,746.91/680,620.58 = 187,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,746.91x = 680,620.58 × 187,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,746.91x = 127,422,023,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,422,023,622.82/453,746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,821.80

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