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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,118.80, 687,178.20 and 192,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,118.80, 687,178.20 and 192,179.60 is: 288,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,118.80 : 687,178.20 = 192,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,118.80/687,178.20 = 192,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,118.80x = 687,178.20 × 192,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,118.80x = 132,061,631,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,061,631,604.72/458,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,269.40

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