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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,619.40, 584,429.10 and 140,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,619.40, 584,429.10 and 140,211.40 is: 210,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,619.40 : 584,429.10 = 140,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,619.40/584,429.10 = 140,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,619.40x = 584,429.10 × 140,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,619.40x = 81,943,622,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,943,622,311.74/389,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,317.10

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