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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,537.48, 684,435 and 190,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,537.48, 684,435 and 190,496.16 is: 285,589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,537.48 : 684,435 = 190,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,537.48/684,435 = 190,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,537.48x = 684,435 × 190,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,537.48x = 130,382,239,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,382,239,269.60/456,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,589.34

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