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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,652.76, 688,061.79 and 188,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,652.76, 688,061.79 and 188,733.22 is: 283,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,652.76 : 688,061.79 = 188,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,652.76/688,061.79 = 188,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,652.76x = 688,061.79 × 188,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,652.76x = 129,860,115,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,860,115,465.51/458,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,133.84

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