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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,808.71, 688,359.32 and 192,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,808.71, 688,359.32 and 192,497.72 is: 288,807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,808.71 : 688,359.32 = 192,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,808.71/688,359.32 = 192,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,808.71x = 688,359.32 × 192,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,808.71x = 132,507,595,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,507,595,236.47/458,808.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,807.94

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