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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,868.40, 686,802.60 and 191,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,868.40, 686,802.60 and 191,540.40 is: 287,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,868.40 : 686,802.60 = 191,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,868.40/686,802.60 = 191,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,868.40x = 686,802.60 × 191,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,868.40x = 131,550,444,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,550,444,725.04/457,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,310.60

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