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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,327.80, 687,491.70 and 192,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,327.80, 687,491.70 and 192,017.08 is: 288,025.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,327.80 : 687,491.70 = 192,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,327.80/687,491.70 = 192,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,327.80x = 687,491.70 × 192,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,327.80x = 132,010,148,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,010,148,758.24/458,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,025.62

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