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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,752.92, 680,629.58 and 187,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,752.92, 680,629.58 and 187,220.48 is: 280,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,752.92 : 680,629.58 = 187,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,752.92/680,629.58 = 187,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,752.92x = 680,629.58 × 187,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,752.92x = 127,427,796,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,427,796,669.80/453,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,830.80

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