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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,419.36, 687,704.64 and 192,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,419.36, 687,704.64 and 192,199.60 is: 288,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,419.36 : 687,704.64 = 192,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,419.36/687,704.64 = 192,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,419.36x = 687,704.64 × 192,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,419.36x = 132,176,556,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,176,556,726.14/458,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,331.10

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