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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,852.24, 688,376.85 and 192,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,852.24, 688,376.85 and 192,459.24 is: 288,730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,852.24 : 688,376.85 = 192,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,852.24/688,376.85 = 192,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,852.24x = 688,376.85 × 192,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,852.24x = 132,484,486,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,484,486,286.75/458,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,730.17

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