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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,992.85, 680,934.60 and 187,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,992.85, 680,934.60 and 187,725.60 is: 281,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,992.85 : 680,934.60 = 187,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,992.85/680,934.60 = 187,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,992.85x = 680,934.60 × 187,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,992.85x = 127,828,856,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,828,856,345.76/453,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,565.79

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