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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,873.76, 682,018.68 and 188,817.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,873.76, 682,018.68 and 188,817.92 is: 283,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,873.76 : 682,018.68 = 188,817.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,873.76/682,018.68 = 188,817.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,873.76x = 682,018.68 × 188,817.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,873.76x = 128,777,348,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,777,348,558.75/454,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,105.69

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