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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,005.80, 688,508.70 and 192,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,005.80, 688,508.70 and 192,677.80 is: 289,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,005.80 : 688,508.70 = 192,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,005.80/688,508.70 = 192,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,005.80x = 688,508.70 × 192,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,005.80x = 132,660,341,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,660,341,596.86/459,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,016.70

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