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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,446.28, 684,731.73 and 190,144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,446.28, 684,731.73 and 190,144.51 is: 285,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,446.28 : 684,731.73 = 190,144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,446.28/684,731.73 = 190,144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,446.28x = 684,731.73 × 190,144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,446.28x = 130,197,977,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,197,977,213.95/456,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,242.71

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