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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,046.30, 686,741.40 and 191,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,046.30, 686,741.40 and 191,669.70 is: 287,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,046.30 : 686,741.40 = 191,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,046.30/686,741.40 = 191,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,046.30x = 686,741.40 × 191,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,046.30x = 131,627,518,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,627,518,115.58/458,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,367.28

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