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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,038.29, 682,265.84 and 188,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,038.29, 682,265.84 and 188,982.45 is: 283,352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,038.29 : 682,265.84 = 188,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,038.29/682,265.84 = 188,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,038.29x = 682,265.84 × 188,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,038.29x = 128,936,269,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,936,269,049.60/455,038.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,352.57

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