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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,805.44, 680,707.98 and 187,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,805.44, 680,707.98 and 187,272.96 is: 280,909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,805.44 : 680,707.98 = 187,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,805.44/680,707.98 = 187,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,805.44x = 680,707.98 × 187,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,805.44x = 127,478,198,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,478,198,310.22/453,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,909.37

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