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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,317.76, 687,509.52 and 191,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,317.76, 687,509.52 and 191,810 is: 287,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,317.76 : 687,509.52 = 191,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,317.76/687,509.52 = 191,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,317.76x = 687,509.52 × 191,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,317.76x = 131,871,201,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,871,201,031.20/458,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,728.76

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