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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,003.80, 687,005.70 and 192,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,003.80, 687,005.70 and 192,064.60 is: 288,096.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,003.80 : 687,005.70 = 192,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,003.80/687,005.70 = 192,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,003.80x = 687,005.70 × 192,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,003.80x = 131,949,474,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,949,474,968.22/458,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,096.90

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