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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,349.86, 684,525.95 and 186,477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,349.86, 684,525.95 and 186,477.99 is: 279,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,349.86 : 684,525.95 = 186,477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,349.86/684,525.95 = 186,477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,349.86x = 684,525.95 × 186,477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,349.86x = 127,649,022,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,649,022,326.45/456,349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,717.46

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