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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,343.80, 687,515.70 and 192,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,343.80, 687,515.70 and 192,015.80 is: 288,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,343.80 : 687,515.70 = 192,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,343.80/687,515.70 = 192,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,343.80x = 687,515.70 × 192,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,343.80x = 132,013,877,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,013,877,148.06/458,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,023.70

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