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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,539.64, 608,311.08 and 139,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,539.64, 608,311.08 and 139,376.88 is: 209,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,539.64 : 608,311.08 = 139,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,539.64/608,311.08 = 139,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,539.64x = 608,311.08 × 139,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,539.64x = 84,784,500,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,784,500,399.83/405,539.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,065.88

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