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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,423.80, 683,135.70 and 189,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,423.80, 683,135.70 and 189,047.20 is: 283,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,423.80 : 683,135.70 = 189,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,423.80/683,135.70 = 189,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,423.80x = 683,135.70 × 189,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,423.80x = 129,144,891,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,144,891,305.04/455,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,570.80

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