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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,622.36, 687,232.17 and 192,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,622.36, 687,232.17 and 192,237.66 is: 288,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,622.36 : 687,232.17 = 192,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,622.36/687,232.17 = 192,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,622.36x = 687,232.17 × 192,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,622.36x = 132,111,904,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,111,904,237.52/458,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,062.50

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