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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,872.66, 686,800.80 and 187,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,872.66, 686,800.80 and 187,942.19 is: 281,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,872.66 : 686,800.80 = 187,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,872.66/686,800.80 = 187,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,872.66x = 686,800.80 × 187,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,872.66x = 129,078,843,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,078,843,011.75/457,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,909.92

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