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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,674.60, 608,511.90 and 139,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,674.60, 608,511.90 and 139,411.40 is: 209,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,674.60 : 608,511.90 = 139,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,674.60/608,511.90 = 139,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,674.60x = 608,511.90 × 139,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,674.60x = 84,833,495,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,833,495,895.66/405,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,117.10

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