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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,001.80, 687,002.70 and 192,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,001.80, 687,002.70 and 192,062.60 is: 288,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,001.80 : 687,002.70 = 192,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,001.80/687,002.70 = 192,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,001.80x = 687,002.70 × 192,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,001.80x = 131,947,524,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,947,524,769.02/458,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,093.90

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