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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,751.59, 685,324.35 and 190,564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,751.59, 685,324.35 and 190,564.53 is: 285,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,751.59 : 685,324.35 = 190,564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,751.59/685,324.35 = 190,564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,751.59x = 685,324.35 × 190,564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,751.59x = 130,598,512,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,598,512,655.31/456,751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,928.97

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