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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,767.44, 688,117.14 and 192,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,767.44, 688,117.14 and 192,517.20 is: 288,761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,767.44 : 688,117.14 = 192,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,767.44/688,117.14 = 192,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,767.44x = 688,117.14 × 192,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,767.44x = 132,474,385,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,474,385,064.81/458,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,761.52

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