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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,296.44, 684,561.32 and 189,968.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,296.44, 684,561.32 and 189,968.44 is: 285,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,296.44 : 684,561.32 = 189,968.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,296.44/684,561.32 = 189,968.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,296.44x = 684,561.32 × 189,968.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,296.44x = 130,045,046,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,045,046,044.74/456,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,001.23

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