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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,008.80, 687,013.20 and 192,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,008.80, 687,013.20 and 192,069.60 is: 288,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,008.80 : 687,013.20 = 192,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,008.80/687,013.20 = 192,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,008.80x = 687,013.20 × 192,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,008.80x = 131,954,350,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,954,350,518.72/458,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,104.40

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