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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,503.22, 687,776.70 and 192,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,503.22, 687,776.70 and 192,272.42 is: 288,417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,503.22 : 687,776.70 = 192,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,503.22/687,776.70 = 192,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,503.22x = 687,776.70 × 192,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,503.22x = 132,240,490,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,240,490,528.61/458,503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,417.80

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