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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,008.54, 682,221.20 and 188,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,008.54, 682,221.20 and 188,952.70 is: 283,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,008.54 : 682,221.20 = 188,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,008.54/682,221.20 = 188,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,008.54x = 682,221.20 × 188,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,008.54x = 128,907,537,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,907,537,737.24/455,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,307.95

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