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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,246.44, 684,486.36 and 189,918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,246.44, 684,486.36 and 189,918.44 is: 284,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,246.44 : 684,486.36 = 189,918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,246.44/684,486.36 = 189,918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,246.44x = 684,486.36 × 189,918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,246.44x = 129,996,581,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,996,581,692.48/456,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,926.24

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