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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,310.76, 687,499.02 and 191,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,310.76, 687,499.02 and 191,803 is: 287,718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,310.76 : 687,499.02 = 191,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,310.76/687,499.02 = 191,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,310.76x = 687,499.02 × 191,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,310.76x = 131,864,374,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,864,374,533.06/458,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,718.26

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