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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,430.88, 683,148.30 and 189,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,430.88, 683,148.30 and 189,191.14 is: 283,787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,430.88 : 683,148.30 = 189,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,430.88/683,148.30 = 189,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,430.88x = 683,148.30 × 189,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,430.88x = 129,245,605,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,245,605,666.06/455,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,787.53

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