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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,325.76, 687,521.76 and 191,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,325.76, 687,521.76 and 191,818.12 is: 287,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,325.76 : 687,521.76 = 191,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,325.76/687,521.76 = 191,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,325.76x = 687,521.76 × 191,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,325.76x = 131,879,131,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,879,131,462.29/458,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,741.04

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