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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,284.28, 686,613.06 and 191,457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,284.28, 686,613.06 and 191,457.56 is: 286,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,284.28 : 686,613.06 = 191,457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,284.28/686,613.06 = 191,457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,284.28x = 686,613.06 × 191,457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,284.28x = 131,457,261,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,457,261,131.73/458,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,846.54

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