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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,127.15, 687,458.70 and 191,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,127.15, 687,458.70 and 191,865.30 is: 287,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,127.15 : 687,458.70 = 191,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,127.15/687,458.70 = 191,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,127.15x = 687,458.70 × 191,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,127.15x = 131,899,469,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,899,469,713.11/458,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,910.18

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