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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,228.70, 683,147.82 and 188,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,228.70, 683,147.82 and 188,989.44 is: 283,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,228.70 : 683,147.82 = 188,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,228.70/683,147.82 = 188,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,228.70x = 683,147.82 × 188,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,228.70x = 129,107,723,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,107,723,939.02/455,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,610.69

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