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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,143.92, 686,514.42 and 191,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,143.92, 686,514.42 and 191,759.40 is: 287,345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,143.92 : 686,514.42 = 191,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,143.92/686,514.42 = 191,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,143.92x = 686,514.42 × 191,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,143.92x = 131,645,593,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,645,593,270.55/458,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,345.50

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