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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,982.16, 688,742.70 and 192,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,982.16, 688,742.70 and 192,722.20 is: 289,196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,982.16 : 688,742.70 = 192,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,982.16/688,742.70 = 192,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,982.16x = 688,742.70 × 192,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,982.16x = 132,736,008,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,736,008,377.94/458,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,196.44

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