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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,247.44, 684,487.86 and 189,919.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,247.44, 684,487.86 and 189,919.44 is: 284,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,247.44 : 684,487.86 = 189,919.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,247.44/684,487.86 = 189,919.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,247.44x = 684,487.86 × 189,919.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,247.44x = 129,997,551,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,997,551,058.00/456,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,927.74

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