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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,511.57, 687,546.02 and 192,200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,511.57, 687,546.02 and 192,200.58 is: 288,208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,511.57 : 687,546.02 = 192,200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,511.57/687,546.02 = 192,200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,511.57x = 687,546.02 × 192,200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,511.57x = 132,146,744,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,146,744,301.19/458,511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,208.09

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