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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,506.58, 684,998.69 and 186,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,506.58, 684,998.69 and 186,834.90 is: 280,350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,506.58 : 684,998.69 = 186,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,506.58/684,998.69 = 186,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,506.58x = 684,998.69 × 186,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,506.58x = 127,981,661,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,981,661,746.28/456,506.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,350.09

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