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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,258.51, 684,329.43 and 189,969.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,258.51, 684,329.43 and 189,969.39 is: 284,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,258.51 : 684,329.43 = 189,969.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,258.51/684,329.43 = 189,969.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,258.51x = 684,329.43 × 189,969.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,258.51x = 130,001,644,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,001,644,376.15/456,258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,929.80

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