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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,367.80, 687,551.70 and 192,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,367.80, 687,551.70 and 192,039.80 is: 288,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,367.80 : 687,551.70 = 192,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,367.80/687,551.70 = 192,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,367.80x = 687,551.70 × 192,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,367.80x = 132,037,290,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,037,290,957.66/458,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,059.70

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