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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,989.80, 686,984.70 and 192,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,989.80, 686,984.70 and 192,050.60 is: 288,075.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,989.80 : 686,984.70 = 192,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,989.80/686,984.70 = 192,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,989.80x = 686,984.70 × 192,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,989.80x = 131,935,823,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,935,823,825.82/457,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,075.90

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