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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,064.78, 685,706.51 and 190,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,064.78, 685,706.51 and 190,677.24 is: 286,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,064.78 : 685,706.51 = 190,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,064.78/685,706.51 = 190,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,064.78x = 685,706.51 × 190,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,064.78x = 130,748,625,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,748,625,253.53/457,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,061.48

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