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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,840.10, 688,260.15 and 193,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,840.10, 688,260.15 and 193,119.60 is: 289,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,840.10 : 688,260.15 = 193,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,840.10/688,260.15 = 193,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,840.10x = 688,260.15 × 193,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,840.10x = 132,916,524,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,916,524,863.94/458,840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,679.40

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