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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,040.29, 682,268.83 and 188,984.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,040.29, 682,268.83 and 188,984.45 is: 283,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,040.29 : 682,268.83 = 188,984.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,040.29/682,268.83 = 188,984.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,040.29x = 682,268.83 × 188,984.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,040.29x = 128,938,199,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,938,199,589.69/455,040.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,355.57

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