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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,423.76, 589,991.06 and 140,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,423.76, 589,991.06 and 140,636.04 is: 210,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,423.76 : 589,991.06 = 140,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,423.76/589,991.06 = 140,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,423.76x = 589,991.06 × 140,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,423.76x = 82,974,006,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,974,006,313.80/393,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,902.38

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