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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,781.60, 608,672.40 and 139,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,781.60, 608,672.40 and 139,518.40 is: 209,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,781.60 : 608,672.40 = 139,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,781.60/608,672.40 = 139,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,781.60x = 608,672.40 × 139,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,781.60x = 84,920,999,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,920,999,372.16/405,781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,277.60

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