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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,478.62, 686,212.93 and 187,546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,478.62, 686,212.93 and 187,546.53 is: 281,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,478.62 : 686,212.93 = 187,546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,478.62/686,212.93 = 187,546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,478.62x = 686,212.93 × 187,546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,478.62x = 128,696,853,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,696,853,862.63/457,478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,317.75

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