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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,355.11, 684,533.82 and 186,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,355.11, 684,533.82 and 186,483.24 is: 279,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,355.11 : 684,533.82 = 186,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,355.11/684,533.82 = 186,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,355.11x = 684,533.82 × 186,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,355.11x = 127,654,084,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,654,084,643.18/456,355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,725.33

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