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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,136.15, 687,472.20 and 191,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,136.15, 687,472.20 and 191,874.30 is: 287,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,136.15 : 687,472.20 = 191,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,136.15/687,472.20 = 191,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,136.15x = 687,472.20 × 191,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,136.15x = 131,908,247,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,908,247,144.46/458,136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,923.68

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