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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,329.76, 687,527.76 and 191,822.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,329.76, 687,527.76 and 191,822.16 is: 287,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,329.76 : 687,527.76 = 191,822.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,329.76/687,527.76 = 191,822.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,329.76x = 687,527.76 × 191,822.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,329.76x = 131,883,059,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,883,059,983.16/458,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,747.10

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