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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,588.61, 608,397.02 and 139,347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,588.61, 608,397.02 and 139,347.17 is: 209,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,588.61 : 608,397.02 = 139,347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,588.61/608,397.02 = 139,347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,588.61x = 608,397.02 × 139,347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,588.61x = 84,778,402,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,778,402,973.43/405,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,025.60

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