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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,474.30, 684,711.45 and 190,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,474.30, 684,711.45 and 190,146.30 is: 285,219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,474.30 : 684,711.45 = 190,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,474.30/684,711.45 = 190,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,474.30x = 684,711.45 × 190,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,474.30x = 130,195,348,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,195,348,785.14/456,474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,219.45

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