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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,609.96, 686,418.99 and 187,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,609.96, 686,418.99 and 187,886.44 is: 281,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,609.96 : 686,418.99 = 187,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,609.96/686,418.99 = 187,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,609.96x = 686,418.99 × 187,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,609.96x = 128,968,820,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,968,820,379.50/457,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,831.32

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