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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,677.57, 608,549.15 and 139,438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,677.57, 608,549.15 and 139,438.26 is: 209,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,677.57 : 608,549.15 = 139,438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,677.57/608,549.15 = 139,438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,677.57x = 608,549.15 × 139,438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,677.57x = 84,855,034,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,855,034,949.07/405,677.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,168.67

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