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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,548.48, 686,088.72 and 191,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,548.48, 686,088.72 and 191,236.32 is: 286,756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,548.48 : 686,088.72 = 191,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,548.48/686,088.72 = 191,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,548.48x = 686,088.72 × 191,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,548.48x = 131,205,082,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,205,082,006.31/457,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,756.68

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