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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,865.76, 682,006.68 and 188,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,865.76, 682,006.68 and 188,809.92 is: 283,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,865.76 : 682,006.68 = 188,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,865.76/682,006.68 = 188,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,865.76x = 682,006.68 × 188,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,865.76x = 128,769,626,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,769,626,690.27/454,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,093.69

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