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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,342.80, 687,514.20 and 192,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,342.80, 687,514.20 and 192,014.80 is: 288,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,342.80 : 687,514.20 = 192,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,342.80/687,514.20 = 192,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,342.80x = 687,514.20 × 192,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,342.80x = 132,012,901,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012,901,610.16/458,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,022.20

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