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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,187.44, 684,397.80 and 189,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,187.44, 684,397.80 and 189,859.44 is: 284,837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,187.44 : 684,397.80 = 189,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,187.44/684,397.80 = 189,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,187.44x = 684,397.80 × 189,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,187.44x = 129,939,383,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,939,383,045.23/456,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,837.70

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