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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,710.97, 605,660.26 and 137,473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,710.97, 605,660.26 and 137,473.79 is: 206,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,710.97 : 605,660.26 = 137,473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,710.97/605,660.26 = 137,473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,710.97x = 605,660.26 × 137,473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,710.97x = 83,262,414,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,262,414,628.98/403,710.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,242.63

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