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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,329.80, 608,006.98 and 139,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,329.80, 608,006.98 and 139,086.52 is: 208,633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,329.80 : 608,006.98 = 139,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,329.80/608,006.98 = 139,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,329.80x = 608,006.98 × 139,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,329.80x = 84,565,574,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,565,574,983.91/405,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,633.99

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