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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,430.22, 683,147.66 and 189,191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,430.22, 683,147.66 and 189,191.03 is: 283,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,430.22 : 683,147.66 = 189,191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,430.22/683,147.66 = 189,191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,430.22x = 683,147.66 × 189,191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,430.22x = 129,245,405,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,245,405,075.80/455,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,787.50

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