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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,082.72, 682,332 and 189,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,082.72, 682,332 and 189,026.88 is: 283,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,082.72 : 682,332 = 189,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,082.72/682,332 = 189,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,082.72x = 682,332 × 189,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,082.72x = 128,979,089,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,979,089,084.16/455,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,419.00

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