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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,854.44, 688,247.64 and 192,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,854.44, 688,247.64 and 192,604.20 is: 288,892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,854.44 : 688,247.64 = 192,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,854.44/688,247.64 = 192,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,854.44x = 688,247.64 × 192,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,854.44x = 132,559,386,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,559,386,104.09/458,854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,892.02

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