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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,011.80, 687,017.70 and 192,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,011.80, 687,017.70 and 192,072.60 is: 288,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,011.80 : 687,017.70 = 192,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,011.80/687,017.70 = 192,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,011.80x = 687,017.70 × 192,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,011.80x = 131,957,275,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,957,275,885.02/458,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,108.90

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