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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,297.44, 684,562.82 and 189,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,297.44, 684,562.82 and 189,969.44 is: 285,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,297.44 : 684,562.82 = 189,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,297.44/684,562.82 = 189,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,297.44x = 684,562.82 × 189,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,297.44x = 130,046,015,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,046,015,560.22/456,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,002.73

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