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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,498.76, 686,053.73 and 187,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,498.76, 686,053.73 and 187,440.98 is: 281,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,498.76 : 686,053.73 = 187,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,498.76/686,053.73 = 187,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,498.76x = 686,053.73 × 187,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,498.76x = 128,594,582,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,594,582,546.65/457,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,081.82

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