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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,452.40, 687,678.60 and 192,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,452.40, 687,678.60 and 192,124.40 is: 288,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,452.40 : 687,678.60 = 192,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,452.40/687,678.60 = 192,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,452.40x = 687,678.60 × 192,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,452.40x = 132,119,838,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,119,838,417.84/458,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,186.60

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