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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,299.44, 684,565.82 and 189,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,299.44, 684,565.82 and 189,971.44 is: 285,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,299.44 : 684,565.82 = 189,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,299.44/684,565.82 = 189,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,299.44x = 684,565.82 × 189,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,299.44x = 130,047,954,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,047,954,600.18/456,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,005.73

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