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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,179.20, 686,455.74 and 191,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,179.20, 686,455.74 and 191,352.78 is: 286,689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,179.20 : 686,455.74 = 191,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,179.20/686,455.74 = 191,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,179.20x = 686,455.74 × 191,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,179.20x = 131,355,214,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,355,214,195.96/458,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,689.61

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