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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,266.19, 687,391.73 and 188,339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,266.19, 687,391.73 and 188,339.63 is: 282,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,266.19 : 687,391.73 = 188,339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,266.19/687,391.73 = 188,339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,266.19x = 687,391.73 × 188,339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,266.19x = 129,463,103,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,463,103,151.56/458,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,506.34

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