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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,867.26, 682,008.93 and 188,811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,867.26, 682,008.93 and 188,811.42 is: 283,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,867.26 : 682,008.93 = 188,811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,867.26/682,008.93 = 188,811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,867.26x = 682,008.93 × 188,811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,867.26x = 128,771,074,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,771,074,525.98/454,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,095.94

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