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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,492.87, 687,518.09 and 192,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,492.87, 687,518.09 and 192,181.88 is: 288,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,492.87 : 687,518.09 = 192,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,492.87/687,518.09 = 192,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,492.87x = 687,518.09 × 192,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,492.87x = 132,128,514,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,128,514,671.71/458,492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,180.09

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