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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,030.30, 686,717.40 and 191,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,030.30, 686,717.40 and 191,653.70 is: 287,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,030.30 : 686,717.40 = 191,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,030.30/686,717.40 = 191,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,030.30x = 686,717.40 × 191,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,030.30x = 131,611,930,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,611,930,564.38/458,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,343.28

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