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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,523.23, 684,413.75 and 190,481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,523.23, 684,413.75 and 190,481.97 is: 285,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,523.23 : 684,413.75 = 190,481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,523.23/684,413.75 = 190,481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,523.23x = 684,413.75 × 190,481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,523.23x = 130,368,478,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,368,478,442.68/456,523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,568.12

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