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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,311.45, 687,631.20 and 192,153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,311.45, 687,631.20 and 192,153.55 is: 288,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,311.45 : 687,631.20 = 192,153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,311.45/687,631.20 = 192,153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,311.45x = 687,631.20 × 192,153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,311.45x = 132,130,776,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,130,776,170.76/458,311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,299.09

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